Israel Public Holidays
Searching for the national holidays in Israel? All public holidays in Israel are treated like Sundays. This means that most of the Israel employees have a day off and all schools are closed on these office holidays. If you are planning a trip to Israel and want to know what the national and regional holidays are, check the details in the tables below.
List of Official Holidays in Israel for Year 2020
| # | Date | Holiday Name | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purim | Tuesday | |
| 2 | Pesach I | Thursday | |
| 3 | Pesach VII | Thursday | |
| 4 | Memorial Day | Tuesday | |
| 5 | Independence Day | Wednesday | |
| 6 | Victory Day | Friday | |
| 7 | Jerusalem Day | Friday | |
| 8 | Pentecost | Sunday | |
| 9 | Fast of Ninth of Av | Thursday | |
| 10 | Rosh Hashanah | Friday | |
| 11 | Rosh Hashanah | Saturday | |
| 12 | Day of Atonement | Monday | |
| 13 | Sukkot | Saturday | |
| 14 | Simchat Torah | Sunday | |
| 15 | Hanukkah | Friday |
List of Official Holidays in Israel for Year 2021
| # | Date | Holiday Name | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purim | Friday | |
| 2 | Pesach I | Sunday | |
| 3 | Pesach VII | Saturday | |
| 4 | Memorial Day | Friday | |
| 5 | Independence Day | Saturday | |
| 6 | Victory Day | Sunday | |
| 7 | Jerusalem Day | Monday | |
| 8 | Pentecost | Monday | |
| 9 | Fast of Ninth of Av | Sunday | |
| 10 | Rosh Hashanah | Tuesday | |
| 11 | Rosh Hashanah | Wednesday | |
| 12 | Sukkot | Tuesday | |
| 13 | Day of Atonement | Tuesday | |
| 14 | Simchat Torah | Wednesday | |
| 15 | Hanukkah | Monday |
