When is Ben-Gurion Day 2026?
Ben-Gurion Day is marked on 6 Kislev, the Hebrew date on which David Ben-Gurion died (1 December 1973). In 2026, 6 Kislev 5787 is Monday, 16 November 2026. The state holds a memorial ceremony, and schools and IDF units mark the day.
The Knesset set the day in law in 1976. Ben-Gurion is buried at Sde Boker in the Negev, next to his wife Paula. This page is a date record. It has no countdown and no advertising.
Dates
- Date in 2026
- Monday, 16 November 2026
- Hebrew date
- 6 Kislev 5787
- Date of death
- Saturday, 1 December 1973 (6 Kislev 5734)
- Date in 2027
- Monday, 6 December 2027 (6 Kislev 5788)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ben-Gurion Day 2026?
Monday, 16 November 2026 (6 Kislev 5787).
Why 6 Kislev?
It is the Hebrew date of Ben-Gurion's death, Saturday, 1 December 1973.
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About the data
Hebcal: Ben-Gurion Day 5787 = 16 November 2026; 6 Kislev 5788 = 6 December 2027. Ministry of Education: national memorial day on 6 Kislev. Ben-Gurion died on 1 December 1973 (6 Kislev 5734). Weekdays from the Gregorian calendar.