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Tzom Gedaliah 2026 - Fast of Gedaliah Date and Times
Tzom Gedaliah 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, 2026 (3 Tishrei 5787).
Fast begins: dawn. Fast ends: nightfall.
The day after the second day of Rosh Hashana.
What is Tzom Gedaliah?
The Fast of Gedaliah commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam, the governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar after the destruction of the First Temple. His murder led to the final exile of the remaining Jews from the land of Israel.
Fasting Rules
- Minor fast - dawn to nightfall only
- Bathing and leather shoes permitted
- Falls during the Ten Days of Repentance
Tzom Gedaliah Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 14 | Monday |
| 2027 | October 5 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | September 24 | Sunday |
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