Ashkelon Calendar 2026 — Holidays, Shabbat & Events
Complete calendar for Ashkelon for 2026 (5786-5787). Ashkelon is in Southern District with approximately 148,000 residents. Below are all Israeli holidays, Shabbat times and important dates.
About Ashkelon
| City | Ashkelon |
|---|---|
| District | Southern District |
| Population | ~148,000 |
| Year | 2026 (5786-5787) |
| Holidays | 21 holidays & events |
Ashkelon Calendar
Ashkelon is a city in Southern District with approximately 148,000 residents. Below is a complete calendar with all Israeli holidays, memorial days, fasts and important dates for 2026.
Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times vary by geographic location — Ashkelon is at latitude 31.67, longitude 34.57.
Israeli Holidays 2026 in Ashkelon
| Holiday | Date | Day Off |
|---|---|---|
| 🌳 Tu BiShvat | February 2, 2026 | |
| 🕯️ Fast of Esther | March 2, 2026 | |
| 🎭 Purim | March 3, 2026 | |
| 🎭 Shushan Purim | March 4, 2026 | |
| 🍷 Passover | April 2, 2026 — April 8, 2026 | ✅ |
| 🥞 Mimouna | April 8, 2026 | |
| 🕯️ Holocaust Remembrance Day | April 14, 2026 | |
| 🕯️ Memorial Day | April 21, 2026 | |
| 🇮🇱 Independence Day | April 22, 2026 | ✅ |
| 🔥 Lag BaOmer | May 5, 2026 | |
| 🏛️ Jerusalem Day | May 15, 2026 | |
| 📜 Shavuot | May 22, 2026 | ✅ |
| 🕯️ Fast of 17th of Tammuz | July 2, 2026 | |
| 🕯️ Tisha B'Av | July 23, 2026 | |
| 🍎 Rosh Hashana | September 12, 2026 — September 13, 2026 | ✅ |
| 🕯️ Fast of Gedaliah | September 14, 2026 | |
| 🕊️ Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | ✅ |
| 🌿 Sukkot | September 26, 2026 — October 2, 2026 | ✅ |
| 📖 Simchat Torah | October 3, 2026 | ✅ |
| 🕎 Hanukkah | December 5, 2026 — December 12, 2026 | |
| 🕯️ Tenth of Tevet Fast | December 20, 2026 |
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FAQ
There are 21 holidays and events in Ashkelon in 2026.
Shabbat times in Ashkelon vary by season. Check exact times with the ALMO AI app.
Yes, Shabbat times differ between cities. Jerusalem lights candles 40 minutes before sunset, while most cities light 18-30 minutes before.
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