Israel
Israel public holidays
The next public holiday in Israel is Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret, in 3 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Simchat Torah / Shemini AtzeretSaturday, October 3, 2026 · in 3 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | |
| Oct 3Saturday | Simchat Torah / Shemini AtzeretNationwide |
| April 2027 | |
| Apr 22Thursday | PesachNationwide |
| Apr 28Wednesday | Seventh day of PesachNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 12Wednesday | Independence DayNationwide |
| June 2027 | |
| Jun 11Friday | ShavuotNationwide |
In Israel the weekend is Friday and Saturday, so working days and long weekends are counted that way.
Long weekends coming up
1 break of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.
- 3 daysThu, Apr 22, 2027 – Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Pesach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Israel?
Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret, on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — in 3 days.
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2026?
9 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.