Israel Holidays, Observances & Calendar 2026

Find the complete list of public holidays, observances, and the full monthly Calendar for Israel in 2026. Discover official national holidays, important cultural dates, and plan your year with this country-specific holiday guide.

Total Holidays 53
Public Holidays 9
Observances 44
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Calendar 2026
Holidays 2026
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Holidays & Observances in Israel in 2026

Tu Bishvat
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, February 2, 2026
Fast of Esther
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, March 2, 2026
Purim Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, March 2, 2026
Purim
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Shushan Purim (Jerusalem)
Observance, Hebrew
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
March Equinox
Season
Friday, March 20, 2026
Aliyah Day
Official Holiday, Business as usual
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Passover Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Passover (Day 1)
National Holiday, Hebrew
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Passover (Day 2)
Observance, Hebrew
Friday, April 3, 2026
Passover (Day 3)
Observance, Hebrew
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Passover (Day 4)
Observance, Hebrew
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Passover (Day 5)
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, April 6, 2026
Passover (Day 6)
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Passover (Day 7)
National Holiday, Hebrew
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Yom HaShoah
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Yom HaZikaron
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Yom HaAtzmaut
National Holiday, Hebrew
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lag BaOmer
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Jerusalem Day
Observance, Hebrew
Friday, May 15, 2026
Shavuot Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Shavuot
National Holiday, Hebrew
Friday, May 22, 2026
June Solstice
Season
Sunday, June 21, 2026
17th of Tammuz
Observance, Hebrew
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Tisha B'Av Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Tisha B'Av
Observance, Hebrew
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Rosh Hashana Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Friday, September 11, 2026
Rosh Hashana
National Holiday, Hebrew
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Rosh Hashana (Day 2)
National Holiday, Hebrew
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Gedaliah Fast
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, September 14, 2026
Yom Kippur Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Yom Kippur
National Holiday, Hebrew
Monday, September 21, 2026
September Equinox
Season
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Sukkot Eve
Observance, Hebrew
Friday, September 25, 2026
Sukkot (Day 1)
National Holiday, Hebrew
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sukkot (Day 2)
Observance, Hebrew
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Sukkot (Day 3)
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, September 28, 2026
Sukkot (Day 4)
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Sukkot (Day 5)
Observance, Hebrew
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Sukkot (Day 6)
Observance, Hebrew
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Sukkot (Day 7) / Hoshanah Rabah
Observance, Hebrew
Friday, October 2, 2026
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
National Holiday, Hebrew
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Aliyah Day School Observance
Observance
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 1)
Observance, Hebrew
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 2)
Observance, Hebrew
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 3)
Observance, Hebrew
Monday, December 7, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 4)
Observance, Hebrew
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 5)
Observance, Hebrew
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Observance, Hebrew
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 7)
Observance, Hebrew
Friday, December 11, 2026
Hanukkah (Day 8)
Observance, Hebrew
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet)
Observance, Hebrew
Sunday, December 20, 2026
December Solstice
Season
Monday, December 21, 2026

Israel Holidays 2026 - FAQs

1. How many public holidays are there in Israel in 2026?
➥ Israel has several official public holidays in 2026, including national holidays and other important observances listed on this page. The exact number may vary depending on regional and optional holidays.
2. What are the national holidays in Israel in 2026?
➥ National holidays in Israel include officially recognized days observed across the country, such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. A full list is available in the holiday table above.
3. Are Carnival days public holidays in Israel?
➥ Carnival days in Israel are widely celebrated, but their status as official public holidays can vary by region and employer. This calendar highlights nationally recognized holidays and major observances for 2026.
4. Do holidays in Israel change every year?
➥ Some holidays in Israel fall on fixed dates each year, while others are movable and depend on religious or cultural calendars. This page reflects the dates specific to 2026.
5. Is this holiday calendar updated from official sources?
➥ The holiday information on this page is compiled from official government publications and widely accepted public records to ensure accuracy for planning and reference purposes.

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