Israel Public Holidays 2026
Israel observes 9 public holidays in 2026.
- First:
- Passover (Day 1) —
- Last:
- Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah —
Israel 2026 Calendar
August 2026
No public holidays in August
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Long weekends
Holidays adjacent to the weekend, in Israel, 2026.
- 4days
Sep 18 — Sep 21, 2026
Yom Kippur
- 3days
May 22 — May 24, 2026
Shavuot
All public holidays in 2026
- Apr2Fixed
Passover (Day 1)
Thu · April 2, 2026
- Apr8Fixed
Passover (Day 7)
Wed · April 8, 2026
- Apr22Fixed
Yom HaAtzmaut
Wed · April 22, 2026
- May22Fixed
Shavuot
Fri · May 22, 2026
- Sep12Fixed
Rosh Hashana
Sat · September 12, 2026
falls on a weekend - Sep13Fixed
Rosh Hashana (Day 2)
Sun · September 13, 2026
falls on a weekend - Sep21Fixed
Yom Kippur
Mon · September 21, 2026
- Sep26Fixed
Sukkot (Day 1)
Sat · September 26, 2026
falls on a weekend - Oct3Fixed
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
Sat · October 3, 2026
falls on a weekend
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About this calendar
In 2026, Israel observes 9 public holidays, beginning with Passover (Day 1) on and ending with Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah on . These are official days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Holidays here include a mix of fixed dates (such as New Year's Day and national independence days) and variable dates (such as religious holidays that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars). Variable holidays may shift by 1–2 days from year to year.
Israel's week starts on Sunday. Friday is a short day for many workplaces, and Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday night) is the formal rest period. Jewish holidays also begin at sundown the evening before the calendar date, which trips up scheduling more often than the weekend itself.