| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Pesach | National |
| 2026-04-08 | Seventh day of Pesach | National |
| 2026-04-22 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-05-22 | Shavuot | National |
| 2026-09-12 | Rosh Hashanah | National |
| 2026-09-13 | Rosh Hashanah | National |
| 2026-09-21 | Yom Kippur | National |
| 2026-09-26 | Sukkot | National |
| 2026-10-03 | Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret | National |
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2026?
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2026: 9 national holidays. The dates run from 2 April 2026 to 3 October 2026, and no public holiday falls in January, February, March, June, July, August, November, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Israel's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Israel 2026
Israel's public holidays create 2 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 22 - Sun 24 May: Shavuot (3-day weekend, Friday 22 May to Sunday 24 May).
- Sat 19 - Mon 21 September: Yom Kippur (3-day weekend, Saturday 19 September to Monday 21 September).
Observed and substitute holidays in Israel 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Israel is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Israel: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Israel in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 2 April 2026 is Pesach, a public holiday in Israel.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Israel (2026)
Our Israel public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.