The fast concludes upon the emergence of the stars. The exact time is generally publicized in synagogue calendars. One is obligated to extend the fast longer than necessary, in order to extend the sanctity of the day. However, there is no set amount of time that one needs to extend the fast. Some extend it only a very short time, while others extend it slightly longer.

Following the conclusion of the day, the congregation recites the evening prayer service, just like at the conclusion of Shabbat. Following the evening service, it is customary to recite the monthly blessing over the new moon (see p. 240), in order to engage in a mitzva immediately upon concluding Yom Kippur.

Following Yom Kippur, Havdala is recited over a cup of wine. If Yom Kippur was on a weekday, the blessing over spices, which is part of the Havdala after Shabbat, is not recited. Additionally, the blessing over the candle is recited only if there is a candle that was lit before Yom Kippur and remained burning until now. Some have the practice to recite the verses that precede Havdala after Shabbat, while others omit them.

It is customary to begin building the sukka following the conclusion of Yom Kippur so as to go directly from Yom Kippur to the fulfillment of mitzvot. If one finds it difficult to begin building the sukka, he should, alternatively, study some of the laws of sukka or at least talk about the sukka.