Public Holidays in Israel
Complete calendar of Israeli national holidays and observances for 2026
10
Total Holidays
1
National
7
Public
2
Observances
National Day of Israel
Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day)
Date varies each year
2026 Holiday Calendar
Variable Date Holidays (10 holidays)
These holidays follow lunar, religious, or other variable calendars and the exact date changes each year.
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)
Simchat Torah
Passover (Pesach)
Last Day of Passover
Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day)
Shavuot (Pentecost)
Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day)
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Israel have?
Israel has 10 public holidays and observances, including 1 national holiday and 7 public holidays.
What is the national day of Israel?
The national day of Israel is Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day), with a date that varies each year.
Does Israel celebrate Christmas?
Israel does not officially observe Christmas as a public holiday.