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Israel Public Holidays

Discover upcoming public holiday dates for Israel and start planning to make the most of your time off.

2025 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
13 AprSunPassover
19 AprSatSeventh day of Passover
1 MayThuIndependence Day
2 JunMonFeast of Shavuot
23 Sep to 24 SepTue to WedRosh Hashanah
2 OctThuYom Kippur
7 OctTueFirst Day of Sukkot
14 OctTueSimchat Torah
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2026 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
2 AprThuPassover
8 AprWedSeventh day of Passover
22 AprWedIndependence Day
22 MayFriFeast of Shavuot
12 Sep to 13 SepSat to SunRosh Hashanah
21 SepMonYom Kippur
26 SepSatFirst Day of Sukkot
3 OctSatSimchat Torah
The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2026 are released.

2027 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
22 AprThuPassover
28 AprWedSeventh day of Passover
12 MayWedIndependence Day
11 JunFriFeast of Shavuot
2 Oct to 3 OctSat to SunRosh Hashanah
11 OctMonYom Kippur
16 OctSatFirst Day of Sukkot
23 OctSatSimchat Torah
The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2027 are released.

As a predominately Jewish country, most public holidays in Israel are based on traditional Hebrew culture. Entitlement to paid holidays is determined by provisions set forth in employment contracts or union bargaining agreements. All Jewish employees are entitled to nine paid holidays per year.