Delay in Performing Havdalah on Saturday Night

Havdalah

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Hello, If a person delayed performing Havdalah on Saturday night and it became late at night, is there a difference if he performs Havdalah at night or on Sunday morning?

Answer

Hello 

The sages instituted that Havdalah should be performed over a cup on Saturday night, and therefore, if possible, one must perform Havdalah at night and not postpone it to the day. 

Havdalah during the day is only a completion for those who did not perform it on Saturday night as required. 

Source

See Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 299, Seif 6

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