National Holidays in Israel (2026) 🇮🇱

Q: When is the next public holiday in Israel?

The next public holiday in Israel is Pesach on Thursday, April 22, 2027 — in 200 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Israel have in 2026?

Israel has 9 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Israel?

The most recent public holiday in Israel was Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — yesterday.

Q: How does Israel's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Israel has 9 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Jordan: 14 public holidaysEgypt: 19 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Israel have in 2027?

Israel will have 9 public holidays in 2027.

Israel observes 9 public holidays this year, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Pesach. The most recent was Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret.

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This year, Israel observes 9 public holidays, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Pesach on 22 Apr. The most recently passed holiday was Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Israel.

2026 National Holidays in Israel

Date		Holiday Name
2 Apr	Thursday	Pesach
8 Apr	Wednesday	Seventh day of Pesach
22 Apr	Wednesday	Independence Day
22 May	Friday	Shavuot
12 Sep	Saturday	Rosh Hashanah
13 Sep	Sunday	Rosh Hashanah
21 Sep	Monday	Yom Kippur
26 Sep	Saturday	Sukkot
3 Oct	Saturday	Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret