Shemini Atzeret 2024 Date. It is immediately followed by simchat torah , which begins at sunset on october 24, 2024 , and ends after nightfall on october 25,. Outside of israel, simchat torah 2024 begins on sundown thursday, october 24, ending on friday, october 25.

Shemini atzeret and simchat torah are days to rejoice in god’s blessings, especially the blessing of his word. Following the seven joyous days of sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of shemini atzeret/simchat torah.