VACATIONS

Long Weekends in Israel 2026 - Vacation Planning

Plan your year ahead!

Here are all the long weekend opportunities in Israel for 2026. Plan ahead and save vacation days!

WhenHolidayDaysTip
Mar 3-4PurimTue-WedTake Thu off = 5-day weekend
Mar 24-Apr 8Passover break16 days!Long break, plan a trip
Apr 22Independence DayWednesdayTake Thu = 4-day weekend
May 5Lag BaOmerTuesdayNo school, day off for workers
May 21-22ShavuotThu-FriAutomatic 4-day weekend!
Jul-AugSummer break2 monthsPlan camps and trips
Sep 11-13Rosh HashanaFri-SunAutomatic 3-day weekend
Sep 20-21Yom KippurSun-MonTake Tue = bridge to Sukkot
Sep 25-Oct 3Sukkot9 days!Long break, Chol HaMoed trips
Dec 4-12Hanukkah8 daysSchool break, plan activities

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