Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Israel
Israel has 5 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Passover (Day 7) for a 5-day break.
2026
View all5
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 5d
Passover (Day 7)
Sat 4 Apr – Wed 8 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Yom HaAtzmaut
Sat 18 Apr – Wed 22 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
Passover (Day 1)
Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Friday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 5d
Passover (Day 7)
Sat 24 Apr – Wed 28 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Yom HaAtzmaut
Sat 8 May – Wed 12 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
Passover (Day 1)
Thu 22 Apr – Sun 25 Apr
Take Friday off
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Public holidays in Israel 2026
All 9 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Israel 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Israel 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Israel 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Israel have in 2026?
Israel has 5 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Israel have in 2027?
Israel has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Israel?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Passover (Day 7) (Wed 8 Apr). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.