Sigd 2026 — dates and details

The date for Sigd 2026

29 Cheshvan 5787, Thursday, November 19, 2026. The holiday has been a national Israeli holiday since 2008 (the Sigd Day Law).

The main ceremony in Jerusalem

• Location: Armon Hanatziv promenade, Jerusalem (the traditional vantage point since 1980)
• Start time: 09:00 AM with the fast
• Kessim: ~30 Kessim lead the prayers
• Security coordination: support teams adapt the prayers to the fast

Organized buses

From the 16 absorption cities (see the list at Sigd × cities), subsidized buses are running. Reservations close November 12.

Regional ceremonies

For community members who can't reach Jerusalem — regional ceremonies are active in Netanya, Rehovot, Beersheba, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, and more.

Sources

• Sigd — explainer
• Sigd — glossary
• Sigd funding — right