Need to know when Israel has days off in 2026? Here are all official public holidays, holiday eves, memorial days, and shortened workdays. Useful for planning vacations, meetings, and knowing when banks and government offices are closed.
Official Public Holidays - Days Off (2025-2026)
| Holiday | Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashanah Day 1 | Sep 23, 2025 | Tuesday | National day off |
| Rosh Hashanah Day 2 | Sep 24, 2025 | Wednesday | National day off |
| Yom Kippur | Oct 2, 2025 | Thursday | National day off |
| Sukkot Day 1 | Oct 7, 2025 | Tuesday | National day off |
| Shemini Atzeret | Oct 14, 2025 | Tuesday | National day off |
| Passover Day 1 | Apr 13, 2026 | Monday | National day off |
| Passover Day 7 | Apr 19, 2026 | Sunday | National day off |
| Independence Day | Apr 22, 2026 | Wednesday | National day off |
| Shavuot | Jun 2, 2026 | Tuesday | National day off |
Total: 9 official days off (not including Saturdays/Shabbat)
Holiday Eves - Shortened Workday
| Holiday Eve | Date | Day | Work Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashanah Eve | Sep 22, 2025 | Monday | ~1:00 PM |
| Yom Kippur Eve | Oct 1, 2025 | Wednesday | 12:00-1:00 PM |
| Sukkot Eve | Oct 6, 2025 | Monday | ~1:00 PM |
| Passover Eve | Apr 12, 2026 | Sunday | ~1:00 PM |
| Independence Day Eve | Apr 21, 2026 | Tuesday | ~12:00 PM |
| Shavuot Eve | Jun 1, 2026 | Monday | ~1:00 PM |
Memorial Days (Regular Workdays)
| Day | Date | Day | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7 Memorial | Oct 16, 2025 | Thursday | Workday with ceremonies |
| Holocaust Remembrance | Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Siren at 10:00 AM, workday |
| Memorial Day | Apr 21, 2026 | Tuesday | Sirens at 8PM + 11AM |
Banks and Government Offices
Banks are closed on all official holidays and Saturdays (Shabbat). On holiday eves, banks close early (usually 12:00-1:00 PM).
Government offices are closed on official holidays. On holiday eves they work until noon.
Chol HaMoed (intermediate days of Sukkot and Passover) - some offices operate on reduced hours. Check with the specific office.
Israel Post - closed on official holidays and Saturdays.
Smart Vacation Planning
Want to plan your time off smartly? Look for "bridge days" - days between a holiday and a weekend. For example, if a holiday falls on Tuesday, taking Monday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
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