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Second Day of Sukkot 2025 in Germany

Dates of Second Day of Sukkot in Germany

2025Oct 8
2024Oct 18

Germany Holiday Calendars

The Second Day of Sukkot continues the joyous celebration of the harvest and the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. Families and communities gather in the sukkah for meals, prayers, and rituals, such as waving the lulav and etrog, emphasizing unity and gratitude.

Second Day of Sukkot: A Public Holiday?

The Second Day of Sukkot is not a public holiday in Germany. Businesses, offices, and schools follow regular opening hours. However, Jewish communities observe the day with traditional rituals and gatherings.

A family enjoying time in a beautifully decorated sukkah, a key tradition of the Sukkot festival.
A decorated sukkah with a family spending time inside symbolizes the traditions of Sukkot. (Image credit: iStock)

Second Day of Sukkot

The Second Day of Sukkot is part of the week-long Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. Like the rest of Sukkot, this day recalls the temporary shelters used by the Israelites during their journey and celebrates God's protection and blessings. Historically, Sukkot has also been a harvest festival, making it a time to give thanks for the abundance of the earth. While the first day's focus is more formal and ceremonial, the second day continues the spirit of joy and community.

Observance on the Second Day of Sukkot in Germany

In Germany, Jewish communities celebrate the Second Day of Sukkot similarly to the first day but with a more relaxed and communal atmosphere. Families continue to gather in the sukkah, a temporary hut built to symbolize the fragile shelters of the Israelites. Meals are shared inside the sukkah, and blessings are recited, including the waving of the lulav and etrog. This ritual, involving a bundle of palm, myrtle, and willow branches along with a citron fruit, symbolizes unity and gratitude. Synagogues hold prayers, and communities strengthen bonds and reflect on the festival's themes.

The Second Day of Sukkot holds great importance as it emphasizes continuity in faith and tradition. It serves as a reminder of the historical resilience of the Jewish people and their connection to their heritage. In Germany, where the Jewish community has a complex and resilient history, the celebration of Sukkot, including its second day, carries a deep sense of pride and identity. It is also a time to reflect on themes of gratitude, hospitality, and togetherness, which resonate beyond the Jewish community, promoting cultural understanding and inclusivity in Germany's diverse society.

Second Day of Sukkot Observances

YearDateWeekdayNameHoliday TypeRegion
2024Oct 18FriSecond Day of SukkotObservance, HebrewBY Bavaria , HB Bremen , SL Saarland
2025Oct 8WedSecond Day of SukkotObservance, HebrewBY Bavaria , HB Bremen , SL Saarland
2026Sep 27SunSecond Day of SukkotObservance, HebrewBY Bavaria , HB Bremen , SL Saarland
2027Oct 17SunSecond Day of SukkotObservance, HebrewBY Bavaria , HB Bremen , SL Saarland
2028Oct 6FriSecond Day of SukkotObservance, HebrewBY Bavaria , HB Bremen , SL Saarland