Public Holidays in Israel
Upcoming Holidays
- Mar2
Fast of Esther
In 24 daysSchool - Mar3
Purim
In 25 daysSchool - Mar28
Aliyah Day
In 50 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
February(1 holiday)
- 2MonTu Bishvat (Arbor Day)Observance
March(3 holidays)
- 2MonFast of EstherSchool
- 3TuePurimSchool
- 28SatAliyah DayObservance
April(7 holidays)
- 2ThuPassover (Pesach)Public
- 3FriPassover (intermediate days)School
- 8WedMimouna, Seventh day of PassoverPublic
- 14TueHolocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)Observance
- 21TueFallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day (Yom HaZikaron)Observance
- 22WedIndependence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)Public
- 27MonHerzl DayObservance
May(4 holidays)
- 5TueLag BaOmerSchool
- 9SatVictory in Europe DayObservance
- 15FriJerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim)Observance
- 22FriShavuot (Feast of Weeks)Public
July(4 holidays)
- 2ThuSeventeenth of Tamuz, fastObservance
- 14TueJabotinsky DayObservance
- 23ThuTisha B'Av, fastObservance
- 29WedTu B'Av (Fifteenth of Av)Observance
September(6 holidays)
- 12SatRosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah)Public
- 13SunRosh Hashanah (Day 2)Public
- 14MonFast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedalya)Observance
- 21MonDay of Atonement (Yom Kippur)Public
- 26SatFeast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)Public
- 27SunThe week of SukkotSchool
October(2 holidays)
- 3SatSimchat Torah/ Shmini AtzeretPublic
- 22ThuRabin DayObservance
November(2 holidays)
- 9MonSigdObservance
- 16MonBen-Gurion DayObservance
December(2 holidays)
- 5SatHanukkahSchool
- 20SunTenth of TevetObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Israel
Public holidays in Israel. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Israel Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 9 public holidays in Israel with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.