When is Simchat Torah 2018?

Simchat Torah 2018 started on the evening of Monday 1st Oct, 2018 (01/10/2018) and ended in the nightfall of Tuesday 2nd Oct, 2018 (02/10/2018).

What is Simchat Torah?

Simchat Torah

In the Hebrew language, Simhat Torah means "The Joy of the Torah". This day is as considered one of the most beautiful days in the Jewish calendar. It marks the end of the annual reading cycle of Torah. The first section of the Book of Genesis and the last section of the Book of Deuteronomy are read successively after a festival in which people walk while carrying the scrolls of the Torah. They also sing and dance after attending the parade.

Dates for Simchat Torah from 2015 to 2024

The next occurrence of Simchat Torah is marked in red

When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Simchat Torah 2024ThursdayOct 24th in 21 days
Simchat Torah 2023SaturdayOct 7th 361 days ago
Simchat Torah 2022MondayOct 17th 716 days ago
Simchat Torah 2021TuesdaySep 28th 1100 days ago
Simchat Torah 2020SundayOct 11th 1452 days ago
Simchat Torah 2019TuesdayOct 22nd 1807 days ago
Simchat Torah 2018TuesdayOct 2nd 2192 days ago
Simchat Torah 2017FridayOct 13th 2546 days ago
Simchat Torah 2016TuesdayOct 25th 2899 days ago
Simchat Torah 2015TuesdayOct 6th 3284 days ago
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Quick Facts

BeginSunset: Oct 1, 2018
End DateNightfall: Oct 2, 2018
When? Ended 2192 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Jewish Holidays

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