| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-22 | Pesach | National |
| 2027-04-28 | Seventh day of Pesach | National |
| 2027-05-12 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-06-11 | Shavuot | National |
| 2027-10-02 | Rosh Hashanah | National |
| 2027-10-03 | Rosh Hashanah | National |
| 2027-10-11 | Yom Kippur | National |
| 2027-10-16 | Sukkot | National |
| 2027-10-23 | Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret | National |
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2027?
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2027: 9 national holidays. The dates run from 22 April 2027 to 23 October 2027, and no public holiday falls in January, February, March, July, August, September, 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.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Israel 2027
Israel's public holidays create 2 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 11 - Sun 13 June: Shavuot (3-day weekend, Friday 11 June to Sunday 13 June).
- Sat 9 - Mon 11 October: Yom Kippur (3-day weekend, Saturday 9 October to Monday 11 October).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Israel 2027
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 2027 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 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Israel in 2027. 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, 22 April 2027 is Pesach, a public holiday in Israel.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Israel (2027)
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.