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Pesach (Passover)Public holidayNationwide

Take Apr 1st, Apr 9th off

Days off: Apr 1–Apr 99-day weekend

Total Public Holidays

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Weekday: 5Saturday: 2Sunday: 2

Weekends Off

104

Working Days: 256

Your Annual Leave

Total Vacation Days

129

Israel does not have fixed-date public holidays. Most holidays are based on the Hebrew calendar and change every year and business closures may differ by holiday and sector.

Israel’s holidays are based on the Hebrew calendar and usually begin at sunset the evening before.

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    PurimReligious observanceVariable date

    Purim

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 27, Mar 4 off

    Days off: Feb 27–Mar 46-day weekend
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    PurimReligious observanceVariable date

    Purim

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 27, Mar 4 off

    Days off: Feb 27–Mar 46-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Pesach (Passover)Public holidayVariable date

    Pesach (Passover)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Pesach (Passover)Religious observanceVariable date

    Pesach (Passover)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Pesach (Passover)Religious observanceVariable dateWeekend

    Pesach (Passover)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Pesach (Passover)Religious observanceVariable dateWeekend

    Pesach (Passover)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Pesach (Passover)Religious observanceVariable date

    Pesach (Passover)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Pesach (Passover)Religious observanceVariable date

    Pesach (Passover)

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    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Pesach (Passover)Public holidayVariable date

    Pesach (Passover)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 1, Apr 9 off

    Days off: Apr 1–99-day weekend
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    Yom HaShoahNational observanceVariable date

    Yom HaShoah

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 13 off

    Days off: Apr 11–144-day weekend
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    Yom HaZikaronNational observanceVariable date

    Yom HaZikaron

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20 off

    Days off: Apr 18–225-day weekend
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    Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day)Public holidayVariable date

    Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day)

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20 off

    Days off: Apr 18–225-day weekend
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    Jerusalem Day

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    Take May 14, May 18 off

    Days off: May 14–185-day weekend
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    ShavuotPublic holidayVariable date

    Shavuot

    Nationwide

    Take May 21 off

    Days off: May 21–244-day weekend
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    Tisha B'AvReligious observanceVariable date

    Tisha B'Av

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 20, Jul 21, Jul 24 off

    Days off: Jul 18–269-day weekend
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    Tisha B'AvReligious observanceVariable date

    Tisha B'Av

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 20, Jul 21, Jul 24 off

    Days off: Jul 18–269-day weekend
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    Rosh HashanahPublic holidayVariable dateWeekend

    Rosh Hashanah

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 11, Sep 14 off

    Days off: Sep 11–144-day weekend
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    Rosh HashanahPublic holidayVariable dateWeekend

    Rosh Hashanah

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 11, Sep 14 off

    Days off: Sep 11–144-day weekend
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    Yom KippurPublic holidayVariable date

    Yom Kippur

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 22 off

    Days off: Sep 19–224-day weekend
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    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
  • Sep
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    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
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    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
  • Sep
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    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
  • Sep
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    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
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    SukkotReligious observanceVariable date

    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
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    SukkotReligious observanceVariable date

    Sukkot

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend
  • Oct
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    Simchat TorahPublic holidayVariable dateWeekend

    Simchat Torah

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 25, Oct 5 off

    Days off: Sep 25–Oct 511-day weekend

Public Holidays in Israel

Purim

2–3 Mar 2026

March 2–3, 2026. Purim commemorates events described in the Book of Esther and is known for its joyful, carnival-like atmosphere. People wear costumes, attend parades, exchange gifts, and join public readings of the Megillah. It is a religious observance, not a full public holiday, so most businesses remain open while schools are usually closed.

Pesach (Passover)

2–8 Apr 2026

April 1–8, 2026. Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. The first day (Apr 1) and last day (Apr 8) are full public holidays with widespread closures and no public transport. The intermediate days (Apr 2–7) are religious observances, during which many offices operate on reduced schedules. Food restrictions are widely observed, and bread products are largely unavailable.

Yom HaShoah

14 Apr 2026

April 14, 2026. Yom HaShoah honors the victims of the Holocaust. At 10:00 AM, a nationwide siren sounds and daily life pauses in silence. It is a national observance, not a public holiday, so businesses generally remain open, though the day is marked by ceremonies and memorial events.

Yom HaZikaron

21 Apr 2026

April 21, 2026. Yom HaZikaron commemorates fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism. Sirens sound in the evening and again the following morning. Entertainment venues close, and the public atmosphere is solemn. It is a national observance, transitioning directly into Independence Day at sunset.

Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day)

22 Apr 2026

April 21–22, 2026. Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) celebrates the founding of the State of Israel in 1948 and begins immediately after Memorial Day ends at sunset. Celebrations include fireworks, concerts, and family gatherings. While officially a national observance, it functions as a de facto public holiday with many closures and limited transport.

Jerusalem Day

15 May 2026

May 15, 2026. Jerusalem Day marks the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. It is observed with parades, ceremonies, and prayers, particularly in Jerusalem. It is a religious and national observance, and while some institutions close, many businesses operate as usual outside the capital.

Shavuot

22 May 2026

May 21–22, 2026. Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Traditions include all-night study sessions and dairy-based meals. It is a public holiday, with business closures and suspended public transport, similar to Shabbat.

Tisha B'Av

22–23 Jul 2026

July 22–23, 2026. Tisha B’Av is a day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It is observed with fasting and prayer. It is a religious observance, not a public holiday, though some businesses close or reduce hours.

Rosh Hashanah

12–13 Sep 2026

September 11–13, 2026. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year and a period of reflection. It is a multi-day public holiday, during which businesses close, public transport stops, and families gather for festive meals featuring symbolic foods.

Yom Kippur

21 Sep 2026

September 20–21, 2026. Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, dedicated to fasting and reflection. Israel effectively shuts down: all businesses close, public transport stops completely, and streets are famously empty. It is a full public holiday.

Sukkot

26 Sep–2 Oct 2026

September 25–October 2, 2026. Sukkot commemorates the Israelites’ journey through the desert. Temporary outdoor huts (sukkahs) are built for meals and gatherings. The first day (Sep 25) is a public holiday; the remaining days are religious observances with partial business operations. Public transport is limited on the main holiday day.

Simchat Torah

4 Oct 2026

October 3–4, 2026. Simchat Torah celebrates the completion and restart of the annual Torah reading cycle. It is marked by joyful dancing and singing in public spaces and synagogues. It is a public holiday, with widespread closures and limited transportation.

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