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Simchat Torah 2026 - Date and Traditions
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah 2026 falls on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated on the same day.
Hakafot Shniyot: Saturday night, October 3.
Schedule
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshana Raba | October 2, 2026 | Friday |
| Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah | October 3, 2026 | Saturday |
| Hakafot Shniyot | Saturday night Oct 3 | Evening |
Traditions
- Hakafot - Dancing with Torah scrolls (7 circuits)
- Chatan Torah - Honoree who reads the final Torah portion
- Chatan Bereshit - Honoree who reads the beginning of Genesis
- Geshem Prayer - Prayer for rain
- Hakafot Shniyot - Second round of celebrations with music
Upcoming Years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 3 | Saturday |
| 2027 | October 23 | Saturday |
| 2028 | October 12 | Thursday |
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