Below you'll find 2026's official holidays for Israel. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Israel Public Holidays 2026
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There are 9 public holidays in Israel for 2026. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Thu | Passover (Pesach) |
| 2026-04-08 | Wed | Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover |
| 2026-04-22 | Wed | Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) |
| 2026-05-22 | Fri | Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) |
| 2026-09-12 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) |
| 2026-09-13 | Sun | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) |
| 2026-09-21 | Mon | Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) |
| 2026-09-26 | Sat | Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) |
| 2026-10-03 | Sat | Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret |
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Israel Public Holidays 2026
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