Israel Public Holidays 2026

Israel observes public holidays based on the Hebrew calendar. Most begin at sunset the evening before.

All 2026 Holidays

Tu BiShvatFebruary 2, 2026 (15 Shevat)MondayDetails
PurimMarch 3, 2026 (14 Adar)TuesdayDetails
Yom HaAliyahMarch 28, 2026 (10 Nisan)SaturdayDetails
PassoverApril 2–8, 2026 (15-21 Nisan)Thursday–WednesdayDetailsCountdown
Yom HaShoahApril 14, 2026 (27 Nisan)TuesdayDetails
Yom HaZikaronApril 21, 2026 (4 Iyar)TuesdayDetails
Independence DayApril 22, 2026 (5 Iyar)WednesdayDetails
Lag BaOmerMay 5, 2026 (18 Iyar)TuesdayDetails
Yom YerushalayimMay 15, 2026 (28 Iyar)FridayDetails
ShavuotMay 22, 2026 (6 Sivan)FridayDetails
Tisha B'AvJuly 23, 2026 (9 Av)ThursdayDetails
Rosh HashanahSeptember 12–13, 2026 (1-2 Tishrei)Saturday–SundayDetails
Yom KippurSeptember 21, 2026 (10 Tishrei)MondayDetails
SukkotSeptember 26, 2026 (15 Tishrei)SaturdayDetails
Shemini AtzeretOctober 3, 2026 (22 Tishrei)SaturdayDetails
Simchat TorahOctober 3, 2026 (22 Tishrei)SaturdayDetails
HanukkahDecember 4–12, 2026 (25 Kislev; first candle evening)Friday–SaturdayDetailsCountdown

Jewish holidays begin at sunset the evening before the listed Gregorian date. Hanukkah: the first date is the evening of the first candle (erev 25 Kislev). National days that fall next to Shabbat are shown on their observed civil date.

Around those dates there is often extra paperwork and household work. Life-event checklists used in Israel gather those steps in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Israel have?

Israel has 18 major public holidays.

What are the main holidays in Israel?

Tu BiShvat, Purim, Yom HaAliyah, Passover, Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Independence Day, Lag BaOmer, Yom Yerushalayim, Shavuot, Tisha B'Av, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Remembrance Day for the Events of October 7, Hanukkah.

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