How many days until Yom Kippur?
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Date in UTC calendar day
Yom Kippur — Day of Atonement. Begins at sundown; Hebrew calendar (Diaspora civil date).
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How many days until Yom Kippur? Countdown to the Day of Atonement using a Diaspora civil calendar date.
Begins at sundown; Hebrew-calendar timing means local observance can differ by a day. Related: Rosh Hashanah and Passover.
Right now there are 5 days until Yom Kippur (Sunday, September 20, 2026) — about 1 weeks, roughly 120 hours, or 5 sleeps.
Date facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Region
- United States
- Timezone
- Date in UTC calendar day
- Weeks left
- 1
- Approx. hours
- 120
- Sleeps until
- 5
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FAQ
How many days until Yom Kippur?
There are 5 days until Yom Kippur on Sunday, September 20, 2026. That's about 1 weeks, roughly 120 hours, or 5 sleeps.
What day of the week is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur falls on Sunday, Sunday, September 20, 2026.
How many sleeps until Yom Kippur?
About 5 sleeps until Yom Kippur.
Can this date change?
Yes. Lunar and moon-sighting holidays can shift by a day (or more) subject to local announcement. We show a commonly published civil calendar date.
Are the days-left numbers live?
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