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Sukkot

סֻכּוֹת

The Festival of Booths — dwelling under temporary shade.

Times for New York (ET). Approximate — confirm locally.

See Sukkot times

What to know

Sukkot commemorates the clouds of glory and the booths of the wilderness journey. We leave the solid house for a fragile roof and remember that shelter is a gift.

The first day(s) are Yom Tov with candle lighting. Chol Hamoed (the intermediate days) carry festival joy without the full Yom Tov candle cycle in most Diaspora calendars — Shabbat within Chol Hamoed still has Friday candles.

Hoshana Raba closes the Sukkot week with willow and prayer before Shemini Atzeret. See also Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah as their own pages.

Prepare with Shabbat7

  • Build or confirm your sukkah before Erev Sukkot. Check first-night candle lighting with margin.
  • Prepare the lulav and etrog in advance. Know which nights need Yom Tov candles versus ordinary Chol Hamoed.
  • Disconnect when Yom Tov begins. Use Shabbat7 for planning — not for scrolling under the schach.

For weekly Shabbat candle lighting in general, see candle lighting times and Havdalah times. This page is for Sukkot.

Upcoming dates & times

New York · ET · updating…

  1. Erev Sukkot

    ערב סוכות

    Friday, October 15, 2027

    14 Tishrei 5788

    Candles 6:30 PMET

  2. Sukkot I

    סוכות א׳

    Saturday, October 16, 2027

    15 Tishrei 5788

    Candles 7:36 PMET

  3. Sukkot II

    סוכות ב׳

    Sunday, October 17, 2027

    16 Tishrei 5788

    Havdalah 7:35 PMET

  4. Sukkot III

    סוכות ג׳ (חוה״מ)

    Monday, October 18, 2027

    17 Tishrei 5788

    See community calendar for exact local practice

  5. Sukkot IV

    סוכות ד׳ (חוה״מ)

    Tuesday, October 19, 2027

    18 Tishrei 5788

    See community calendar for exact local practice

  6. Sukkot V

    סוכות ה׳ (חוה״מ)

    Wednesday, October 20, 2027

    19 Tishrei 5788

    See community calendar for exact local practice

  7. Sukkot VI

    סוכות ו׳ (חוה״מ)

    Thursday, October 21, 2027

    20 Tishrei 5788

    See community calendar for exact local practice

  8. Hoshana Raba

    סוכות ז׳ (הושענא רבה)

    Friday, October 22, 2027

    21 Tishrei 5788

    Candles 6:18 PMET

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Frequently asked questions

Do I light candles on Chol Hamoed?
Chol Hamoed weekdays generally do not have Yom Tov candle lighting. If Shabbat falls during Chol Hamoed, light Friday candles as usual. Confirm your community’s practice.

Educational aid only. Times and practices vary by community. Always confirm with your local halachic authority. For use before the day — please disconnect once it begins.