Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Israel?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Israel?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Israel.
Next public holiday in Israel
Passover (Pesach) on Thursday 22 April 2027, in 187 days. The last one was Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret on 3 October 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Israel
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Passover (Pesach) | Thursday 22 April 2027 | in 187 days |
| Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover | Wednesday 28 April 2027 | in 193 days |
| Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) | Wednesday 12 May 2027 | in 207 days |
| Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) | Friday 11 June 2027 | in 237 days |
| Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) | Saturday 2 October 2027 | in 350 days |
| Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) | Sunday 3 October 2027 | in 351 days |
Public holidays in Israel in 2026
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 0 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Passover (Pesach) |
| 8 April 2026 | Wednesday | Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover |
| 22 April 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) |
| 22 May 2026 | Friday | Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) |
| 12 September 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) |
| 13 September 2026 | Sundayweekend | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) |
| 3 October 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret |
Public holidays in Israel in 2027
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2027. The first is Passover (Pesach) on Thursday 22 April 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Israel
Is today a public holiday in Israel?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Israel, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Israel?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Israel.
What is the next public holiday in Israel?
The next public holiday in Israel is Passover (Pesach) on Thursday 22 April 2027, in 187 days.
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2026?
Israel has 9 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 0 are still to come this year.
Does Israel move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Israel in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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