When is Simchat Torah 2021?

Simchat Torah 2021 started on the evening of Monday 27th Sep, 2021 (27/09/2021) and ended in the nightfall of Tuesday 28th Sep, 2021 (28/09/2021).

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 20 days ago
Simchat Torah 2023SaturdayOct 7th 403 days ago
Simchat Torah 2022MondayOct 17th 758 days ago
Simchat Torah 2021TuesdaySep 28th 1142 days ago
Simchat Torah 2020SundayOct 11th 1494 days ago
Simchat Torah 2019TuesdayOct 22nd 1849 days ago
Simchat Torah 2018TuesdayOct 2nd 2234 days ago
Simchat Torah 2017FridayOct 13th 2588 days ago
Simchat Torah 2016TuesdayOct 25th 2941 days ago
Simchat Torah 2015TuesdayOct 6th 3326 days ago
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Quick Facts

BeginSunset: Sep 27, 2021
End DateNightfall: Sep 28, 2021
When? Ended 1142 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Jewish Holidays

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