Sukkot 2026 · September 24 – October 4

Where to Spend Sukkot 2026

From kosher-certified beachfront resorts to the storied hotels of Jerusalem, the finest Sukkot programs of 2026 share one quality: they let you keep the chag fully while experiencing genuine luxury. Here is where discerning travelers are spending Yom Tov this year.

Sukkot asks something specific of us—to leave our permanent homes and dwell in the sukkah, to sit beneath the schach and remember the Clouds of Glory that sheltered us in the midbar. For the days of Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed, the sukkah becomes home. Choosing where to spend them shapes the entire Yom Tov. The right destination handles everything the chag requires—a mehudar sukkah, kosher dining under reliable hashgacha, a shul within walking distance—so you can focus on what matters: family, simcha, and the mitzvos of the chag.

The best Sukkot programs of 2026 fall into two categories. There are the curated resort experiences—properties in Mexico and Florida that transform for Yom Tov, offering kosher dining under trusted hashgacha, beautiful sukkos, and the ease of a program where everything is arranged. And there is Eretz Yisrael itself, where Sukkot needs no special program because the whole country lives the chag, and where the finest hotels offer the rare combination of a proper Yom Tov and world-class luxury.

Whether you seek a beachfront escape or the profound experience of Sukkot in Jerusalem, these are the destinations worth planning your holiday around.

Curated Sukkot Programs

Kosher-Certified Luxury Resort Experiences

For those who want Yom Tov arranged around them—exceptional properties offering full kosher programs, beautiful sukkos, and the ease of keeping the chag without the logistics.

Riviera Maya · Mexico

Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection: Sukkot on the Riviera Maya

Set on the shores of the Riviera Maya, Etéreo brings the Auberge Resorts Collection's signature sophistication to a Sukkot program running September 24 through October 4, 2026. The property offers something increasingly rare—a genuine luxury resort experience with kosher dining under reliable hashgacha throughout Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed, allowing shomer Shabbos families to keep the chag fully without compromise.

What distinguishes Etéreo is its setting. This is Sukkot surrounded by nature—Caribbean waters, white sand, and the quiet of Mexico's coast. Sitting in the sukkah beneath the open sky, the themes of the chag—our dependence on the Ribono Shel Olam, the beauty of dwelling under His protection—find natural resonance here.

Best of all, there's no minimum stay. Come for the first days, come for Chol HaMoed, come for three nights or the full chag—the program bends to your plans, not the other way around. Whether you want full board straight through Yom Tov or the freedom to explore the Riviera Maya between seudos, it's yours to shape.

Best for: Families and couples who want a warm-weather Sukkot with the ease of a full kosher program, the beauty of the Riviera Maya, and the flexibility to stay as long as they like. Dates: September 24 – October 4, 2026.

Sunny Isles Beach · Florida

Acqualina Resort & Spa: Sukkot on Florida's Atlantic Coast

For those who prefer to remain closer to home, Acqualina Resort & Spa on Sunny Isles Beach offers one of the most refined Sukkot experiences in the United States. This Forbes Five-Star oceanfront property pairs its legendary service with We Know Hotels' exclusive Sukkot 2026 rates, making a genuinely luxurious Yom Tov accessible to families who want beachfront elegance without international travel.

Accommodations range from Intercoastal rooms to expansive one- and two-bedroom-plus-den residences—ideal for multigenerational families gathering for the chag. With Miami's kosher restaurants and shuls close at hand and the Atlantic as your backdrop, Acqualina makes an effortless base for the first days of Sukkot or a longer stay through Chol HaMoed.

Best for: Families wanting oceanfront luxury within the US, with spacious residences for multigenerational gatherings.

Sukkot in the Holy Land

The Finest Hotels for Sukkot in Israel

There is no Sukkot program quite like Sukkot in Eretz Yisrael, where the whole country lives the chag. From Yerushalayim's storied hotels to a Mediterranean seaside sanctuary and a desert retreat, these are the properties that make a Sukkot in Eretz Yisrael unforgettable.

Jerusalem · Israel

King David Hotel: Sukkot at Yerushalayim's Most Storied Address

To spend Sukkot at the King David is to keep the chag where world leaders, dignitaries, and generations of Yidden have marked their most meaningful moments. Overlooking the walls of the Old City, this award-winning landmark blends the splendor of a bygone era with modern luxury—and on Sukkot, its position just a fifteen-minute walk from the Kosel makes it extraordinary.

Over Yom Tov, the King David offers the mehadrin dining it is renowned for, a beautiful Yom Tov atmosphere, and proximity to the Old City on Sukkot—the streets full of Yidden, the Kosel drawing people from around the world, especially for Bircas Kohanim and Simchas Beis HaShoeivah. This is Sukkot at its most historically resonant, with luxury service to match. Walking distance to the Old City, the Kosel, and the Jewish Quarter.

Jerusalem · Israel

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem: Landmark Luxury Near the Old City

Minutes from the Jaffa Gate, the Waldorf Astoria Yerushalayim offers a Sukkot defined by both history and lavish modern comfort. The building itself is a landmark—Turkish architect Sinan Kafadar's design uniting heritage architecture with the legendary Waldorf service standard. Over Yom Tov, its location places you within a twenty-minute walk of the Kosel and the heart of the Old City.

The property's on-site kosher dining, the Guerlain Spa, and its rooftop garden with sweeping views make it a refined base for the holiday. This is where travelers who want contemporary five-star luxury—paired with genuine proximity to Sukkot's spiritual center—choose to stay. A twenty-minute walk to the Western Wall; steps from the Old City's Jaffa Gate.

Jerusalem · Israel

David Citadel Hotel: Where the Old City Meets the New

The David Citadel occupies a singular position in Jerusalem—its location uniting the Old City and the new, so that guests can stroll to many of the world's most famous sites. During Sukkot, this matters enormously. The hotel offers the largest luxurious rooms and suites in Jerusalem, dressed in Frette linens and Bvlgari amenities, with a spacious terrace atop the city where you can watch the sun rise over the domes and minarets.

For families, the David Citadel is especially well suited—a children's play center, a heated outdoor pool, and the kind of thoughtful service that makes keeping Yom Tov with children genuinely easy. Its mehadrin dining and warm Yom Tov atmosphere make it one of Yerushalayim's most sought-after addresses for the chag. Walking distance to the Old City and the Kosel.

Tel Aviv · Israel

The David Kempinski Tel Aviv: Sukkot by the Mediterranean

For those who want to spend Sukkot in Eretz Yisrael with a different rhythm, The David Kempinski offers Yom Tov by the Mediterranean. Situated on the Tel Aviv Promenade, this property sets a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the city—sumptuous rooms and suites, an infinity pool overlooking the sea, and the OKOA Spa, all wrapped in the energy of Israel's cultural capital.

Tel Aviv on Sukkot has its own character—the beaches full, the city alive, the atmosphere relaxed yet full of Yom Tov spirit. The Kempinski combines waterside tranquility with the city's buzzing scene, offering fine kosher dining and an urban sanctuary just thirty-five minutes from Ben Gurion Airport. Best for those pairing the chag with Tel Aviv's beaches, kosher dining, and coastal energy.

Mitzpe Ramon · Negev Desert

Beresheet Hotel: A Desert Sukkot Beneath the Stars

There may be no more fitting place to feel the themes of Sukkot than the midbar. Set in the heart of the Negev overlooking the iconic Ramon Crater, Beresheet—its name meaning "Bereishis," the beginning—offers a Sukkot of profound natural beauty. The chag's connection to the midbar, to dwelling under the open sky as our ancestors did on the way out of Mitzrayim, finds its fullest expression here.

The property's architecture rises from the primeval desert landscape, offering fine dining, a magnificent outdoor pool, and desert activities—jeep tours, camel rides, hikes along the crater rim. Under the Negev's crystal-clear skies, far from any light pollution, the stars during Sukkot are extraordinary. For families seeking meaning, rest, and a genuinely unforgettable holiday, a desert Sukkot at Beresheet is unlike anything else. Best for travelers seeking natural beauty, tranquility, and the desert's spiritual resonance.

Choosing Your Sukkot 2026 Destination

The right Sukkot destination depends on what you want from the chag. If you're seeking a warm-weather program handled for you, Etéreo on the Riviera Maya delivers beachfront beauty and Caribbean tranquility. If you'd prefer to stay within the United States, Acqualina offers Forbes Five-Star oceanfront luxury with spacious residences for the whole family.

And if you want to spend Sukkot where it resonates most deeply, Eretz Yisrael offers a range of possibilities: the historic grandeur of the King David, the landmark luxury of the Waldorf Astoria Yerushalayim, the family-friendly elegance of the David Citadel, the Mediterranean energy of the David Kempinski in Tel Aviv, or the desert stillness of Beresheet. Each offers a distinct way to keep the chag—all with the luxury and ease that make Yom Tov truly restful.

Wherever you choose, book early. The finest Sukkot programs and hotel availability fill quickly, and 2026's most sought-after destinations will be no exception.

FAQs About Sukkot 2026

When is Sukkot 2026?

Sukkot 2026 begins the evening of Friday, September 25 and continues through Chol HaMoed, Shemini Atzeres, and Simchas Torah, concluding the evening of Monday, October 5. Many Sukkot programs, including Etéreo's, run from September 24 through October 4 to cover the full chag.

What makes a good Sukkot program?

The best Sukkot programs handle everything the chag requires—kosher dining under reliable hashgacha, a mehudar sukkah for the seudos, a shul within walking distance, and a warm Yom Tov atmosphere—so that guests can focus on family, the mitzvos of the chag, and menuchas hanefesh. Luxury programs add exceptional accommodations, beautiful settings, and personalized service.

Where should I spend Sukkot 2026?

It depends on your priorities. For a warm-weather program with kosher dining under hashgacha, Etéreo on the Riviera Maya or Acqualina in Florida are exceptional. For the depth of Sukkot in Eretz Yisrael, the finest hotels—the King David, Waldorf Astoria Yerushalayim, David Citadel, David Kempinski Tel Aviv, and Beresheet—offer a proper Yom Tov and luxury across Yerushalayim, Tel Aviv, and the Negev.

Is it better to spend Sukkot in Israel?

Sukkot in Eretz Yisrael is a singular experience because the whole country lives the chag—sukkos are everywhere, the shuls are full, and the streets carry the spirit of Yom Tov. Yerushalayim in particular, with the Kosel drawing Yidden from around the world for Bircas Kohanim and Simchas Beis HaShoeivah, offers a kedusha unmatched elsewhere. For many, a Sukkot in Eretz Yisrael is the pinnacle of the chag.

Let us arrange your Sukkot 2026 at any of these exceptional destinations.

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