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Shabbat in brief

When does Shabbat start?

Shabbat begins on Friday evening, when candles are lit 18 minutes before sunset, and ends when three stars appear on Saturday night. The exact times depend on sunset where you are: pick your city to see them and a countdown.

When does Shabbat end?

Roughly a day after it starts, on Saturday evening. The countdown on the home page shows how much is left.

When is the next Jewish holiday?

Dates for every major holiday — Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the rest — are on a separate page, with a countdown to the next one.

Upcoming holidays

• Yom Kippur September 21, 2026 In 6 days
• Sukkot September 26 – October 2, 2026 In 11 days
• Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah October 3 – 4, 2026 In 18 days

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When is Shabbat where you are

Candles are lit 18 minutes before sunset, and sunset is different in every city. Pick yours to see exactly when Shabbat starts and ends, with a countdown to it.

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