Public Holidays in Israel 2026
9 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Israel's national public holidays are primarily based on the Hebrew calendar, so their Gregorian dates change every year. Holiday entitlement also differs between Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze employees.
Israel Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 | Thursday | First Day of Passover |
| Apr 8 | Wednesday | Seventh Day of Passover |
| Apr 22 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| May 22 | Friday | Shavuot |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | Rosh Hashanah |
| Sep 13 | Sunday | Rosh Hashanah holiday |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Yom Kippur |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | First Day of Sukkot |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | Simchat Torah |
* 2027 Gregorian dates are calendar projections and should be verified against Israel's final official annual holiday/work calendar.
Hebrew Calendar Public Holidays 2026
Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah are central public holidays. Independence Day is set according to the Hebrew calendar and can be adjusted to avoid certain weekdays.
Holiday Rules in Israel
The Gregorian dates shown for 2027 are projected from the Hebrew calendar and should be checked against the final official work calendar. Religious-community entitlement is governed by labour rules and collective agreements.
Israel Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Most national holidays follow the Hebrew calendar.
- Independence Day can shift under statutory calendar rules.
- Yom Kippur is the most restrictive national shutdown.
- Different religious communities can have different holiday entitlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are all 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
The Gregorian dates are Hebrew-calendar projections and should be checked against the official annual work calendar.
When is Israel Independence Day in 2026?
It is observed on 22 April 2026.
Are all residents entitled to the same religious holidays?
No. Labour rules provide different holiday frameworks for different recognized religious communities.
Why can Independence Day move?
Its Hebrew-calendar date can be adjusted by law to avoid particular weekdays and Sabbath conflicts.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 civil-service holiday and shortened-workday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.