It starts on the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei,
which occurs in September or October.
Which day in September 2012 is Sukkot festival?
Sukkot in 2012 starts on Monday, the 1st of October and
continues for 7 days until Sunday, the 7th of October.
When was the first celebration of sukkot?
In the wilderness (Leviticus ch.23).
The date of Sukkot?
Sukkot starts on the 15th day of Tishrei. In 2009, this
corresponds to Oct 3rd. It continues for 7 days and is immediately
followed by Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.