Israel Public Holidays 2027
There are 9 public holidays in Israel in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Public holidays in 2027
The 9 public holidays Israel marks in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 22 April 2027 | Thursday | Passover (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. |
| 28 April 2027 | Wednesday | Passover (Day 7)The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days. |
| 12 May 2027 | Wednesday | Yom HaAtzmautIsrael's Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha'atzmaut, marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Israel. |
| 11 June 2027 | Friday | ShavuotShavuot, 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. |
| 2 October 2027 | Saturday | Rosh HashanaRosh Hashana, commonly known as the Jewish New Year, is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar. |
| 3 October 2027 | Sunday | Rosh Hashana (Day 2)Rosh Hashana (Day 2) is a national holiday and Jewish holiday in Israel |
| 11 October 2027 | Monday | Yom KippurYom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance. |
| 16 October 2027 | Saturday | Sukkot (Day 1)The first day of Sukkot marks the start of the Sukkot festival, celebrated among Jewish communities worldwide. |
| 23 October 2027 | Saturday | Shemini 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 2027
Religious dates many households in Israel mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 5 January 2027 | Tuesday | Al 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. |
| 5 January 2027 | Tuesday | Catholic/Protestant Epiphany EveCatholic/Protestant Epiphany Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 6 January 2027 | Wednesday | Catholic/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 2027 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas EveOrthodox Christmas Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 7 January 2027 | Thursday | Orthodox 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 2027 | Friday | Orthodox Christmas HolidayOrthodox Christmas Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 13 January 2027 | Wednesday | Orthodox New Year's EveOrthodox New Year's Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 14 January 2027 | Thursday | Orthodox New YearThe Orthodox New Year, based on the Julian calendar, is annually held on January 14, according to the Gregorian calendar. |
| 18 January 2027 | Monday | Orthodox Epiphany EveOrthodox Epiphany Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 19 January 2027 | Tuesday | Orthodox Epiphany DayOrthodox Epiphany Day is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Ramadan beginsRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr EveEid al-Fitr Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Eid 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. |
| 11 March 2027 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 12 March 2027 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr HolidayEid al-Fitr Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 21 March 2027 | Sunday | Catholic/Protestant Palm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week. |
| 25 March 2027 | Thursday | Catholic/Protestant Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 25 March 2027 | Thursday | Catholic/Protestant Feast of the AnnunciationCatholic/Protestant Feast of the Annunciation is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Catholic/Protestant Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 27 March 2027 | Saturday | Catholic/Protestant Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday | Catholic/Protestant Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Catholic/Protestant Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 7 April 2027 | Wednesday | Orthodox Feast of the AnnunciationOrthodox Feast of the Annunciation is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 25 April 2027 | Sunday | Armenian/Orthodox Palm SundayArmenian/Orthodox Palm Sunday is a observance and Orthodox holiday in Israel |
| 29 April 2027 | Thursday | Armenian/Orthodox Maundy ThursdayArmenian/Orthodox Maundy Thursday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 30 April 2027 | Friday | Armenian/Orthodox Good FridayMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayThe Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide. |
| 2 May 2027 | Sunday | Armenian/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. |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Armenian/Orthodox Easter MondayOrthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday. |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Catholic/Protestant Ascension EveCatholic/Protestant Ascension Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Catholic/Protestant Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 15 May 2027 | Saturday | Catholic/Protestant Pentecost EveCatholic/Protestant Pentecost Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 16 May 2027 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha EveEid al-Adha Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 16 May 2027 | Sunday | Catholic/Protestant PentecostMany Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Eid 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. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Catholic/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. |
| 18 May 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 19 May 2027 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 20 May 2027 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | MuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | Muharram EveMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| 9 June 2027 | Wednesday | Armenian/Orthodox Ascension EveArmenian/Orthodox Ascension Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 10 June 2027 | Thursday | Armenian/Orthodox Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 19 June 2027 | Saturday | Armenian/Orthodox Pentecost EveArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 20 June 2027 | Sunday | Armenian/Orthodox PentecostArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 21 June 2027 | Monday | Armenian/Orthodox Pentecost MondayArmenian/Orthodox Pentecost Monday is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 14 August 2027 | Saturday | Prophet's Birthday EveProphet's Birthday Eve is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Prophet's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Catholic/Protestant Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Al 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. |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Catholic/Protestant Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Catholic/Protestant Boxing DayCatholic/Protestant Boxing Day is a elective holiday in Israel |
| 31 December 2027 | Friday | New 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 2027?
There are 9 public holidays in Israel in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
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Every public holiday for Israel in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.
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