| Sukkot is a celebratory Jewish festival which occurs in fall every year and is part of the High Holiday season. Just like Passover, Sukkot is one of two week-long festivals celebrated in Israel. It's a truly unique time to be visiting Israel. The first and last days of Sukkot are national holidays when most businesses will be closed (similar to a regular Shabbat), whilst the intermediary days are semi-regular business days. Many Israelis work half days or take time off to celebrate with their families. The result is that there are loads of activities for Sukkot across Israel. This period is one of the most exciting times to visit the country. In 2023, the Sukkot festival falls between September 29 and October 6, while holiday events take place slightly before and after these dates. HOW DO PEOPLE CELEBRATE SUKKOT IN ISRAEL? After the solemn high holiday period of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Israel moves into a time of high festivity with this joyful festival. Traditionally, Jewish people will move out of their homes into a self-fashioned hut during the week of Sukkot where they will sleep and eat for the whole week. In Israel, Sukkot signals the end of the summer months. This tradition to sleep outdoors is one of the last times that many Israelis will camp until the following spring | 
