Dates
The fast is observed immediately after the second day of the High Holy Day of Rosh Hashana, the third of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar. The Gregorian (civil) date for The Fast of Gedalia varies from year to year based on when it corresponds with the third of Tishrei.
When Rosh Hashanah falls on Thursday and Friday, the fast is postponed until Sunday (which would be the fourth of Tishrei), since no public fast may be observed on Shabbat (Saturday) with the exception of Yom Kippur.
In 2009, this fast day was observed on September 21.
In 2010, this fast day was observed on September 12 (fourth of Tishrei).
In 2011, this fast day was observed on October 2 (fourth of Tishrei).
In 2012, this fast day was observed on September 19 (third of Tishrei).
In 2013, this fast day will be observed on September 8 (fourth of Tishrei).
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