Sukkot
Sukkot, the Feast of Booths, is also known as the “Season of our Joy.”
Quick Facts
Meaning of Hebrew Name: “Feast of Booths” or “Feast of Tabernacles”
Jewish Calendar Date: Tishrei 15–21
Duration: Seven days. The seventh day is known as Hoshana Rabba, the “Great Hosanna.”
Biblical Origin: Leviticus 23:34–36, 39–43. See also Exodus 23:16, 34:22 (where it is called the Feast of Ingathering); Nehemiah 8:14–18
2025 Dates
Evening of
Monday, October 6
through evening of
Monday, October 13
Sukkot in the Bible & Tradition
Sukkot is one of the most meaningful Jewish holidays—and at one time it was an even bigger deal than it is today! We build booths to remind us of our time with God in the desert and how we still depend on him even now.
Readings & Prayers
Here are the traditional Scripture readings for Sukkot. What thoughts do they bring to mind for you?
Celebrating Sukkot
The central Sukkot tradition of Sukkah-building can be a fun activity for families and synagogues. While some of the other traditions are more liturgical.
