Public holidays · Asia · 2027
Israel Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Israel
Israel has 9 national public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 2 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
2
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Israel public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesach Next | פסח | Public holiday | |
| Seventh day of Pesach | שביעי של פסח | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | יום העצמאות | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Shavuot | שבועות | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Rosh Hashanah | ראש השנה | Public holiday |
| Rosh Hashanah | ראש השנה | Public holiday | |
| Yom Kippur | יום כיפור | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Sukkot | סוכות | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret | שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת | Public holiday |
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (24)
| Ta'anit Ester | School holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| Purim | Optional day off | |
| Pesach holiday | Optional day off | |
| Pesach holiday | Optional day off | |
| Pesach holiday | Optional day off | |
| Pesach holiday | Optional day off | |
| Pesach holiday | Optional day off | |
| Remembrance Day | Optional day off | |
| Lag BaOmer | School holiday | |
| Jerusalem Day | Optional day off | |
| Tisha B'Av | Optional day off | |
| Sukkot holiday | Optional day off | |
| Sukkot holiday | Optional day off | |
| Sukkot holiday | Optional day off | |
| Sukkot holiday | Optional day off | |
| Sukkot holiday | Optional day off | |
| Sigd | Optional day off | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday | |
| Hanukkah | School holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Israel holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
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Long weekends in Israel 2027
2 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Thu 22 Apr – Sat 24 Apr
No leave needed
4days
Wed 28 Apr – Sat 1 May
Take off Thu 29 Apr
4days
Wed 12 May – Sat 15 May
Take off Thu 13 May
3days
Fri 1 Oct – Sun 3 Oct
No leave needed
4days
Fri 8 Oct – Mon 11 Oct
Take off Sun 10 Oct
Israel vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027
Israel
9Planning a trip to Israel?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Israel
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2027?
9 national public holidays. That ranks Israel #186 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Israel in 2027?
2 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Thu 29 Apr) for 4 days in a row from 28 April.
Which Israel public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Shavuot (Fri 11 Jun), Rosh Hashanah (Sat 2 Oct), Sukkot (Sat 16 Oct) and Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret (Sat 23 Oct). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Israel?
October, with 5 national holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret.