Public holidays in Israel, 2026
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2026. The next one is ראש השנה on 12 September, a Saturday. 4 fall on a weekend, so 5 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 April | Thursday | פסח |
| 8 April | Wednesday | מימונה, שביעי של פסח |
| 22 April | Wednesday | יום העצמאות |
| 22 May | Friday | שבועות |
| 12 September | Saturdayweekend | ראש השנה |
| 13 September | Sundayweekend | ראש השנה יום 2 |
| 21 September | Monday | יום כיפור |
| 26 September | Saturdayweekend | סוכות |
| 3 October | Saturdayweekend | שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Israel's 9 holidays give 5 actual days away from work , because 4 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2026?
9, of which 5 fall on a working day and 4 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Israel fall on a weekend in 2026?
ראש השנה (12 September, Saturday), ראש השנה יום 2 (13 September, Sunday), סוכות (26 September, Saturday), שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת (3 October, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.