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Israel Public Holidays 2026

There are 9 public holidays in Israel in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 9 public holidays Israel marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
2 April 2026ThursdayPassover (Day 1)During Passover, the Jewish people remember the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, their exodus from Egypt, and that their first-born children were spared during the 10th plague, as told in the Haggadah.
8 April 2026WednesdayPassover (Day 7)The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.
22 April 2026WednesdayYom HaAtzmautIsrael's Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha'atzmaut, marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Israel.
22 May 2026FridayShavuotShavuot, sometimes known as the Festival of the Weeks, is a Jewish holiday to mark the end of the Counting of the Omer and the anniversary of the day when Jewish people received the Torah.
12 September 2026SaturdayRosh HashanaRosh Hashana, commonly known as the Jewish New Year, is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar.
13 September 2026SundayRosh Hashana (Day 2)Rosh Hashana (Day 2) is a national holiday and Jewish holiday in Israel
21 September 2026MondayYom KippurYom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
26 September 2026SaturdaySukkot (Day 1)The first day of Sukkot marks the start of the Sukkot festival, celebrated among Jewish communities worldwide.
3 October 2026SaturdayShemini Atzeret / Simchat TorahShemini Atzeret (or Shmini Atzeret) is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God, while Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.

Religious holidays in 2026

Religious dates many households in Israel mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
5 January 2026MondayCatholic/Protestant Epiphany EveCatholic/Protestant Epiphany Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
6 January 2026TuesdayCatholic/Protestant EpiphanyEpiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.
6 January 2026TuesdayOrthodox Christmas EveOrthodox Christmas Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
7 January 2026WednesdayOrthodox Christmas DayMany Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
8 January 2026ThursdayOrthodox Christmas HolidayOrthodox Christmas Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel
13 January 2026TuesdayOrthodox New Year's EveOrthodox New Year's Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
14 January 2026WednesdayOrthodox New YearThe Orthodox New Year, based on the Julian calendar, is annually held on January 14, according to the Gregorian calendar.
16 January 2026FridayAl Isra' wal MirajIsra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
18 January 2026SundayOrthodox Epiphany EveOrthodox Epiphany Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
19 January 2026MondayOrthodox Epiphany DayOrthodox Epiphany Day is a elective holiday in Israel
18 February 2026WednesdayRamadan beginsRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
19 March 2026ThursdayEid al-Fitr EveEid al-Fitr Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
20 March 2026FridayEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
21 March 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel
22 March 2026SundayEid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel
25 March 2026WednesdayCatholic/Protestant Feast of the AnnunciationCatholic/Protestant Feast of the Annunciation is a elective holiday in Israel
29 March 2026SundayCatholic/Protestant Palm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
2 April 2026ThursdayCatholic/Protestant Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
3 April 2026FridayCatholic/Protestant Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
4 April 2026SaturdayCatholic/Protestant Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
5 April 2026SundayArmenian/Orthodox Palm SundayArmenian/Orthodox Palm Sunday is a observance and Orthodox holiday in Israel
5 April 2026SundayCatholic/Protestant Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
6 April 2026MondayCatholic/Protestant Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
7 April 2026TuesdayOrthodox Feast of the AnnunciationOrthodox Feast of the Annunciation is a elective holiday in Israel
9 April 2026ThursdayArmenian/Orthodox Maundy ThursdayArmenian/Orthodox Maundy Thursday is a elective holiday in Israel
10 April 2026FridayArmenian/Orthodox Good FridayMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
11 April 2026SaturdayArmenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayThe Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
12 April 2026SundayArmenian/Orthodox Easter SundayMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
13 April 2026MondayArmenian/Orthodox Easter MondayOrthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
13 May 2026WednesdayCatholic/Protestant Ascension EveCatholic/Protestant Ascension Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
14 May 2026ThursdayCatholic/Protestant Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
20 May 2026WednesdayArmenian/Orthodox Ascension EveArmenian/Orthodox Ascension Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
21 May 2026ThursdayArmenian/Orthodox Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
23 May 2026SaturdayCatholic/Protestant Pentecost EveCatholic/Protestant Pentecost Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
24 May 2026SundayCatholic/Protestant PentecostMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
25 May 2026MondayCatholic/Protestant Pentecost MondayWhit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
26 May 2026TuesdayEid al-Adha EveEid al-Adha Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
27 May 2026WednesdayEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
28 May 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel
29 May 2026FridayEid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel
30 May 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel
30 May 2026SaturdayArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost EveArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
31 May 2026SundayArmenian/Orthodox PentecostArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost is a elective holiday in Israel
1 June 2026MondayArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost MondayArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost Monday is a elective holiday in Israel
16 June 2026TuesdayMuharram EveMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
17 June 2026WednesdayMuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
25 August 2026TuesdayProphet's Birthday EveProphet's Birthday Eve is a elective holiday in Israel
26 August 2026WednesdayProphet's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
24 December 2026ThursdayCatholic/Protestant Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
25 December 2026FridayCatholic/Protestant Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2026SaturdayCatholic/Protestant Boxing DayCatholic/Protestant Boxing Day is a elective holiday in Israel
31 December 2026ThursdayNew Year's EveNew Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Israel in 2026?

There are 9 public holidays in Israel in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Israel?

The next holiday in Israel is Prophet's Birthday Eve on 25 August 2026 (Tuesday).

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