Yom Kippur is a solemn and reflective holiday, so its not appropriate to wish someone a "happy Yom Kippur". Instead, there are several traditional greetings that honor the tone of the holiday while also remaining festive for the ongoing Jewish New Year celebrations. Here are some appropriate greetings to say to someone for Yom Kippur:
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G'mar chatima tova: This is the most common Jewish greeting on Yom Kippur, which means "May you be sealed in the Book of Life".
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Gmar hatimah tovah or Gmar tov: This is another traditional greeting specific to Yom Kippur, which roughly translates to "a good seal".
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Have a blessed Yom Kippur .
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Have a blessed fast .
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Warmest wishes for a meaningful holiday .
It's also appropriate to wish someone a meaningful fast, as traditionally people who observe Yom Kippur neither eat nor drink for 25 hours.
