World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Israel, 2026
Holiday dates9vs 2025: +0
On weekdays5not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days2
World rank230 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Thu | Pesach |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Wed | Seventh day of Pesach |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Wed | Independence Day |
| May 22, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Shavuot |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Rosh Hashanah |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Sun | Rosh Hashanah |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mon | Yom Kippur |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Sukkot |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026 | 3 days | Pesach |
| Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 | 3 days | Rosh Hashanah |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Independence Day
- − Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.