The Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are the most solemn and significant days of the Jewish year. Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year with prayers, the sound of the shofar, and sweet foods, while Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a day of fasting and prayer. Many Jewish-owned businesses close for both holidays. This US Letter sign explains the closures with warmth and clarity. A row of honey-gold hexagons, like a honeycomb, runs across the top of a cream page, and a red apple and a honey jar with a wooden dipper sit side by side below. ??? ???? appears in deep blue Hebrew lettering, Shana Tova in gold script, and Wishing you a sweet New Year in italics. Two outlined boxes give the closure times for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, followed by the reopening note and the business name.
High Holiday Dates for 2027
In 2027, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, October 1 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, October 3. Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, October 10 and ends at nightfall on Monday, October 11. Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening before, which is why the sign mentions closing from 2 PM on the first day. Check the dates each year, as the Hebrew calendar shifts relative to the Gregorian calendar.
Apples and Honey for a Sweet New Year
Dipping apples in honey is a beloved Rosh Hashanah tradition that expresses the hope for a sweet year ahead. The sign features a glossy red apple and a honey jar with a dipper, and the honeycomb pattern at the top extends the theme. These symbols are warm and welcoming, suitable for any business serving a Jewish community.
Shana Tova in Hebrew and English
Shana Tova means good year in Hebrew and is the traditional Rosh Hashanah greeting. The sign shows it in Hebrew, set right-to-left in Frank Ruhl Libre, and in English script. Other greetings include Shana Tova u’Metuka (a good and sweet year) and, for Yom Kippur, G’mar Chatima Tova (may you be sealed for good).
The Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Boxes
Two side-by-side boxes with blue outlines list each holiday separately. The Rosh Hashanah box says closed from 2 PM on Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3, and the Yom Kippur box says closed from 2 PM on Sunday, October 10 and all day Monday, October 11. Click the text to edit the times and dates.
Editing the High Holiday Sign
Update the dates, closing times, reopening note, and business name. If you close only on Yom Kippur, delete the Rosh Hashanah box and centre the remaining box. If you close for Sukkot as well, add a third line or a second sign.
High Holiday Closures for Professional Offices
Dental practices, medical offices, law firms and accountants owned by Jewish professionals often close for the High Holidays. The sample sign belongs to a family dental practice. Professional offices can add an emergency contact line under the boxes.
High Holiday Closures for Bakeries and Delis
Kosher bakeries and delis are extremely busy before Rosh Hashanah, selling round challah, honey cake, and festive meals, and before Yom Kippur, when families prepare a meal to break the fast. Mention order deadlines on a second sign or in social posts, then use this sign to announce the closures.
Where to Display the High Holiday Sign
Post the sign two weeks before Rosh Hashanah, so customers can plan around both holidays. Keep it up until after Yom Kippur. Update your website, voicemail, and online booking system with the closure dates.
Printing the Shana Tova Sign
Download a PDF and print on US Letter card. The cream background prints warmly, and the red, gold, and blue details look crisp. A matte finish gives the sign an elegant feel.
Sharing High Holiday Wishes Online
Share the sign on social media with a Shana Tova greeting for your customers. The design works as both a greeting and a closure notice, and many followers appreciate businesses that honour their traditions.
Respectful High Holiday Messaging
Yom Kippur is a solemn fast day, so avoid promotional messages on the same sign. A simple closure notice and a heartfelt greeting are the most respectful approach.
High Holiday Signs for Schools and Synagogues
Jewish day schools, synagogue offices and community organisations can adapt the sign to announce school closures, office hours and service times. Replace the boxes with service schedules, such as Kol Nidre on Sunday evening.
Other Jewish Holiday Closures
The same layout can be used for Passover, Sukkot or Shavuot by changing the greeting, symbols and dates. Our category also includes a Hanukkah early closing sign with a gold menorah.
Blue, Gold and Cream Colour Options
The cream background, deep blue Hebrew lettering and honey gold accents feel warm and dignified. You can change the background to white or soft blue, and recolour the boxes to match your brand.
High Holiday Notices for Clients
Businesses with clients who are not Jewish may receive questions about the closure. A short line explaining that the office is closed for the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement helps everyone understand and respect the holidays.
Breaking the Fast After Yom Kippur
At the end of Yom Kippur, families gather for a break-fast meal of bagels, lox, and sweet kugel. Bakeries and caterers that take break-fast orders can mention their pickup times for the afternoon before Yom Kippur, so families can collect everything before the holiday begins.
Jewish High Holiday Sign Questions
Can I change the Hebrew greeting?
Yes. Type a new greeting and keep a Hebrew supporting font.
Can I add Sukkot?
Yes. Add a line or a third box with the Sukkot dates.
Can I remove the honey jar?
Yes. Select it and delete it, then centre the apple.
Wishing You a Sweet New Year
Update the dates and your business details, then print the sign. A warm High Holiday notice tells customers when you are closed and wishes them a good and sweet year.
