Israel Public Holidays
Israel observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Israel observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Israel by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Israel.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 5 | Monday | Catholic/Protestant Epiphany Eve |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Catholic/Protestant Epiphany |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Orthodox Christmas Eve |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas Holiday |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Orthodox New Year’s Eve |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Orthodox New Year |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Al Isra' wal Miraj |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Armenian Christmas Eve |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Orthodox Epiphany Eve |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Armenian Christmas Day |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Orthodox Epiphany Day |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Armenian Christmas Holiday |
| Jan 24 | Saturday | Eid al-Khader Eve |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.