Fast of Gedaliah: dates, start and end
The Fast of Gedaliah, on 3 Tishrei, follows Rosh Hashanah: it recalls the murder of Gedaliah ben Achikam, the last Jewish governor after the destruction of the First Temple. The fast runs from dawn to nightfall.
When is Fast of Gedaliah?
| Year | Dates | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 3rd of Tishrei, 5787 |
| 2027 | Monday, 4 October 2027 | 3rd of Tishrei, 5788 |
| 2028 | Sunday, 24 September 2028 | 4th of Tishrei, 5789 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 12 September 2029 | 3rd of Tishrei, 5790 |
| 2030 | Monday, 30 September 2030 | 3rd of Tishrei, 5791 |
| 2031 | Sunday, 21 September 2031 | 4th of Tishrei, 5792 |
Work is not forbidden on that day, so it has no start or end time the way Shabbat does. For the times of the day (dawn, sunrise, nightfall) in your city, see Shabbat times.
Around Fast of Gedaliah
See the full Jewish holiday calendar, the Shabbat and festival times and zmanim explained (dawn, sunrise, shkia, nightfall), which give the meaning of the times in this table.
Frequently asked questions about Fast of Gedaliah
- When is Fast of Gedaliah 2026?
- Fast of Gedaliah 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Gedaliah 2027?
- Fast of Gedaliah 2027 falls on Monday, 4 October 2027: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Gedaliah 2028?
- Fast of Gedaliah 2028 falls on Sunday, 24 September 2028: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Gedaliah 2029?
- Fast of Gedaliah 2029 falls on Wednesday, 12 September 2029: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Gedaliah 2030?
- Fast of Gedaliah 2030 falls on Monday, 30 September 2030: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- When is Fast of Gedaliah 2031?
- Fast of Gedaliah 2031 falls on Sunday, 21 September 2031: the fast runs from dawn (alot hashachar) to nightfall.
- Is work forbidden on Fast of Gedaliah?
- No: Fast of Gedaliah is a fast day, not a Yom Tov; work is allowed.
- How do I find the exact time of Fast of Gedaliah in my city?
- The times above are computed for Paris. Open the Shabbat times in the app, or your city's page, for the start and end times at your own coordinates, computed on your device and even offline.