Yom Kippur 1981: Thursday, October 8

Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening before the date shown.

Yom Kippur 1981 date

8 October 1981Thursday
Countdown
16440 days ago
Rule
10 Tishri
Type
Jewish holiday

Yom Kippur dates, 1978–1990

YearDateDay
Yom Kippur 1978 October 11 Wednesday
Yom Kippur 1979 October 1 Monday
Yom Kippur 1980 September 20 Saturday
Yom Kippur 1981 October 8 Thursday
Yom Kippur 1982 September 27 Monday
Yom Kippur 1983 September 17 Saturday
Yom Kippur 1984 October 6 Saturday
Yom Kippur 1985 September 25 Wednesday
Yom Kippur 1986 October 13 Monday
Yom Kippur 1987 October 3 Saturday
Yom Kippur 1988 September 21 Wednesday
Yom Kippur 1989 October 9 Monday
Yom Kippur 1990 September 29 Saturday

About Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement on 10 Tishri, is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is observed with a 25-hour fast and a day of prayer.

Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening before the date shown.

Printable October 1981 calendar

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Questions and answers

What day is Yom Kippur 1981?

Yom Kippur 1981 falls on Thursday, October 8.

Is Yom Kippur a federal holiday?

No. Yom Kippur is not a federal holiday in the US, so government offices, banks and schools follow their normal schedule unless they choose otherwise.

When is Yom Kippur 1982?

Yom Kippur 1982 falls on Monday, September 27.

Why does the date of Yom Kippur change each year?

It follows the Hebrew calendar, a lunisolar calendar whose months follow the moon. The Gregorian date moves each year but stays within the same season.

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