Israel Public Holidays
Israeli public holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar and are almost all Jewish religious festivals, together with modern national days. Because the days are reckoned by the Hebrew calendar, observance begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Rosh Hashana
12 September 2026 (Saturday), in 71 days
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The holidays that matter most in Israel
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana is the Jewish new year, marking the start of the autumn High Holy Days.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day of the Jewish year, marked by fasting, and much of the country comes to a standstill.
Passover
Passover (Pesach) commemorates the biblical exodus from Egypt and is one of the major pilgrimage festivals, with its first and last days kept as holidays.
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How public holidays work in Israel
Holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the calendar date, in line with the Hebrew calendar. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Israel treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Israel have?
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Israel?
The next holiday is Rosh Hashana on 12 September 2026 (Saturday).
Can I add Israel holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Israel's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.