Public Holidays in Palestine 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Palestine's public holiday calendar combines Islamic and Christian religious dates with Independence Day and Labour Day.
Palestine Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates and exact government closure periods are provisional until officially confirmed.
Religious Diversity and Independence Day 2026
Both Orthodox and Western Christmas dates are important in Palestinian public life, while the main Islamic holidays create multi-day closures. Independence Day is fixed on 15 November.
Holiday Rules in Palestine
Islamic dates depend on religious confirmation. Public-sector closure lengths can be determined through annual government decisions.
Palestine Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 15 November.
- Orthodox Christmas is 7 January.
- Major Eid holidays create multi-day closures.
- Islamic dates require confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Palestine Independence Day?
It is observed on 15 November.
Why are 2027 Eid dates provisional?
They follow the Hijri calendar and require official religious confirmation.
Is Christmas a public holiday?
Christian holidays are recognized, with community and public-sector treatment varying by calendar.
Can Eid closures last several days?
Yes. Government-sector Eid closures commonly extend across multiple days.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Cabinet decision establishing religious and national public holidays for 2026.
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 official-gazette material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.