Calendars
Public holidays in Israel 2026
9 public holidays; 5 fall on a working day. The weekend in Israel is Friday and Saturday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | Pesach |
| Wednesday | Seventh day of Pesach |
| Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Friday | Shavuotweekend |
| Saturday | Rosh Hashanahweekend |
| Sunday | Rosh Hashanah |
| Monday | Yom Kippur |
| Saturday | Sukkotweekend |
| Saturday | Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeretweekend |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Israel. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.