When is Hebrew Language Day 2026?
Hebrew Language Day falls on 21 Tevet, the birthday of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who led the revival of spoken Hebrew. In 2026, 21 Tevet 5787 is Thursday, 31 December 2026, the same day as New Year's Eve.
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The Israeli government set the day in a decision of 18 November 2012. Schools, the IDF and the Academy of the Hebrew Language mark it with events about the language, and the Academy publishes new word lists for the occasion.
Because the day follows the Hebrew calendar, its Gregorian date moves every year. The Hebrew date converter on this site shows the Hebrew date of any day.
Dates
- Hebrew date
- 21 Tevet 5787
- Set by
- Government decision, 18 November 2012
- Hebrew Language Day 2028
- 21 Tevet 5788 falls on 20 January 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Hebrew Language Day 2026?
Thursday, 31 December 2026 (21 Tevet 5787).
Why 21 Tevet?
It is the birthday of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who led the revival of spoken Hebrew.
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About the data
Ministry of Education: the government set 21 Tevet, Ben-Yehuda's birthday, as Hebrew Language Day on 18 November 2012. Hebcal: Hebrew Language Day 5787 = 31 December 2026. Weekdays from the Gregorian calendar.