Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret is a public holiday in Israel, known locally as שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת.
In 2026 it falls on Saturday 3 October; in 2027 on Saturday 23 October.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 October | Tuesday | |
| 2026 | 3 October | Saturday weekend | |
| 2027 | 23 October | Saturday weekend | |
| 2028 | 12 October | Thursday |