Public Holidays in Israel
Upcoming Holidays
- Apr30
Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day (Yom HaZikaron)
In 2 daysObservance - May1
Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)
In 3 daysPublic - May8
Herzl Day
In 10 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(1 holiday)
- 10FriTenth of TevetObservance
February(1 holiday)
- 13ThuTu Bishvat (Arbor Day)Observance
March(2 holidays)
- 13ThuFast of EstherSchool
- 14FriPurimSchool
April(6 holidays)
- 8TueAliyah DayObservance
- 13SunPassover (Pesach)Public
- 14MonPassover (intermediate days)School
- 19SatMimouna, Seventh day of PassoverPublic
- 24ThuHolocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)Observance
- 30WedFallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day (Yom HaZikaron)Observance
May(5 holidays)
- 1ThuIndependence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)Public
- 8ThuHerzl DayObservance
- 9FriVictory in Europe DayObservance
- 16FriLag BaOmerSchool
- 26MonJerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim)Observance
June(1 holiday)
- 2MonShavuot (Feast of Weeks)Public
July(2 holidays)
- 13SunSeventeenth of Tamuz, fastObservance
- 25FriJabotinsky DayObservance
August(2 holidays)
- 3SunTisha B'Av, fastObservance
- 9SatTu B'Av (Fifteenth of Av)Observance
September(3 holidays)
- 23TueRosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah)Public
- 24WedRosh Hashanah (Day 2)Public
- 25ThuFast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedalya)Observance
October(4 holidays)
- 2ThuDay of Atonement (Yom Kippur)Public
- 7TueFeast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)Public
- 8WedThe week of SukkotSchool
- 14TueSimchat Torah/ Shmini AtzeretPublic
November(3 holidays)
- 3MonRabin DayObservance
- 20ThuSigdObservance
- 26WedBen-Gurion DayObservance
December(2 holidays)
- 15MonHanukkahSchool
- 30TueTenth of TevetObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Israel
Official 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 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 9 official 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.