Israel Public Holidays 2027
Israel observes 9 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2027 at a glance
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December
All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 | Saturday | Tu Bishvat (Arbor Day) | Observance |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Fast of Esther | School |
| Mar 23 | Tuesday | Purim | School |
| Apr 17 | Saturday | Aliyah Day | Observance |
| Apr 22 | Thursday | Passover (Pesach) | Public |
| Apr 23 | Friday | Passover (intermediate days) | School |
| Apr 28 | Wednesday | Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover | Public |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) | Observance |
| May 9 | Sunday | Victory in Europe Day | Observance |
| May 11 | Tuesday | Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day (Yom HaZikaron) | Observance |
| May 12 | Wednesday | Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Herzl Day | Observance |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Lag BaOmer | School |
| Jun 4 | Friday | Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) | Observance |
| Jun 11 | Friday | Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) | Public |
| Jul 22 | Thursday | Seventeenth of Tamuz, fast | Observance |
| Aug 3 | Tuesday | Jabotinsky Day | Observance |
| Aug 12 | Thursday | Tisha B'Av, fast | Observance |
| Aug 18 | Wednesday | Tu B'Av (Fifteenth of Av) | Observance |
| Oct 2 | Saturday | Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) | Public |
| Oct 3 | Sunday | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) | Public |
| Oct 4 | Monday | Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedalya) | Observance |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) | Public |
| Oct 16 | Saturday | Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) | Public |
| Oct 17 | Sunday | The week of Sukkot | School |
| Oct 23 | Saturday | Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret | Public |
| Nov 11 | Thursday | Rabin Day | Observance |
| Nov 29 | Monday | Sigd | Observance |
| Dec 6 | Monday | Ben-Gurion Day | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Hanukkah | School |
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 2027?
- Israel has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Israel?
- The next public holiday in Israel is Passover (Pesach) on April 22, 2027.
- 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.