Yom Kippur observance
The gist
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, runs from sunset Sept. 20 to nightfall Sept. 21.
It is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
How it unfolded
- Sep 17, 2026Yom Kippur services in East Hampton and Sag Harbor are announced to begin Sunday evening, and New York City public schools are listed as closed Monday, Sept. 21, in observance of the holiday.
- Sep 19, 2026Coverage notes that Jewish people will observe one of the holiest holidays from Sunday evening to Monday night.
- Sep 20, 2026Yom Kippur, observed on the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, begins at sunset and continues until nightfall on Monday, Sept. 21; Jewish communities across Morris County and around the world begin observance at sundown.