Jews praying at the western wall in Jerusalem at night for Yom Kippur. Photo by: gsteve555017Yom Kippur for the year 2018 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Tuesday, September 18th ending at sundown on Wednesday, September 19.
Yom Kippur is observed on the tenth day of the month of Tishri on the Hebrew calendar. Also known as the day of Atonement, the day is spent in prayer and fasting among the Jewish people of faith.
More information on Yom Kippur. (Dates, Customs and History for Yom Kippur)
| Yom Kippur | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement |
| Type: | Observance, Jewish |
| When: | 10th of Tishri in Hebrew Calendar |
How many days to Yom Kippur 2018?
Wednesday, September 19th is the 261 day of the 2018 calendar year with -1 month, -4 days until the celebration/ observance of Yom Kippur 2018.
September 2018 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2 - Sun | Krishna Janmashtami 2018 | Hindu | -51 |
| Sept 3 - Mon | Labor Day 2018 | Federal Holiday | -50 |
| Sept 9 - Sun | National Grandparents Day 2018 | Observance | -44 |
| Sept 10 - Mon | Rosh Hashana 2018 | Jewish | -43 |
| Sept 11 - Tues | Patriot Day 2018 | Observance | -42 |
| Sept 12 - Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 | Hindu | -41 |
| Sept 12 - Wed | Muharram 2018 | Muslim | -41 |
| Sept 17 - Mon | Constitution Citizenship Day 2018 | Observance | -36 |
| Sept 19 - Wed | Yom Kippur 2018 | Jewish | -34 |
| Sept 21 - Fri | Ashura 2018 | Muslim | -32 |
| Sept 23 - Sun | Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2018 | Season | -30 |
| Sept 24 - Mon | Sukkot 2018 | Jewish | -29 |