Israel Public Holidays 2026
Israel observes 9 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Monday | Tu Bishvat (Arbor Day) | Observance |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Fast of Esther | School |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Purim | School |
| Mar 28 | Saturday | Aliyah Day | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Passover (Pesach) | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Passover (intermediate days) | School |
| Apr 8 | Wednesday | Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover | Public |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Tuesday | Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day (Yom HaZikaron) | Observance |
| Apr 22 | Wednesday | Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) | Public |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Herzl Day | Observance |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Lag BaOmer | School |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory in Europe Day | Observance |
| May 15 | Friday | Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) | Observance |
| May 22 | Friday | Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) | Public |
| Jul 2 | Thursday | Seventeenth of Tamuz, fast | Observance |
| Jul 14 | Tuesday | Jabotinsky Day | Observance |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | Tisha B'Av, fast | Observance |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Tu B'Av (Fifteenth of Av) | Observance |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) | Public |
| Sep 13 | Sunday | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) | Public |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedalya) | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) | Public |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) | Public |
| Sep 27 | Sunday | The week of Sukkot | School |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret | Public |
| Oct 22 | Thursday | Rabin Day | Observance |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Sigd | Observance |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Ben-Gurion Day | Observance |
| Dec 5 | Saturday | Hanukkah | School |
| Dec 20 | Sunday | Tenth of Tevet | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Israel
Public holidays in Israel are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Israel have in 2026?
- Israel has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Israel?
- The next public holiday in Israel is Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) on September 12, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Israel?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Israel close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.