Holidays · Israel
Israel Public Holidays 2026
🇮🇱 Complete list of national and public holidays in Israel for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | Purim | Tuesday | religious |
| April 2, 2026 | Passover (1st day) 7-day festival |
Thursday | religious |
| April 14, 2026 | Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance) | Tuesday | national |
| April 21, 2026 | Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) | Tuesday | national |
| April 22, 2026 | Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) | Wednesday | national |
| May 22, 2026 | Shavuot | Friday | religious |
| July 23, 2026 | Tisha B'Av | Thursday | religious |
| September 12, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah (New Year) 2 days |
Saturday | religious |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur | Monday | religious |
| September 26, 2026 | Sukkot 7 days |
Saturday | religious |
| October 4, 2026 | Simchat Torah | Sunday | religious |
| December 5, 2026 | Hanukkah begins 8 nights |
Saturday | religious |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2027 | Purim | Wednesday | religious |
| April 2, 2027 | Passover (1st day) 7-day festival |
Friday | religious |
| April 14, 2027 | Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance) | Wednesday | national |
| April 21, 2027 | Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) | Wednesday | national |
| April 22, 2027 | Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) | Thursday | national |
| May 22, 2027 | Shavuot | Saturday | religious |
| July 23, 2027 | Tisha B'Av | Friday | religious |
| September 12, 2027 | Rosh Hashanah (New Year) 2 days |
Sunday | religious |
| September 21, 2027 | Yom Kippur | Tuesday | religious |
| September 26, 2027 | Sukkot 7 days |
Sunday | religious |
| October 4, 2027 | Simchat Torah | Monday | religious |
| December 5, 2027 | Hanukkah begins 8 nights |
Sunday | religious |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Israel have?
12 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Israel?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Israel?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.