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Israel Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

56 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Israel in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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DateHolidayType
January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 7)
Hanukkah (Day 7) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 8)
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Hebrew
Fri
Friday, January 10, 2025
Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet)
Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
February
Thu
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Tu Bishvat
Tu B'Shevat is the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat and is the birthday for trees that bear fruit or nuts.
Hebrew
March
Thu
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Fast of Esther
Fast of Esther is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Purim Eve
Purim Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Fri
Friday, March 14, 2025
Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday to celebrate the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to kill all of them during the Persian empire, as told in the scroll of Esther.
Hebrew
Sun
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Shushan Purim (Jerusalem)
Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Israel (Jerusalem)
Season
April
Tue
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Aliyah Day
Aliyah Day is a official holiday, business as usual in Israel
Official Holiday, Business as usual
Sat
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Passover Eve
Passover Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sun
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Passover (Day 1)
During Passover, the Jewish people remember the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, their exodus from Egypt, and that their first-born children were spared during the 10th plague, as told in the Haggadah.
Hebrew
Mon
Monday, April 14, 2025
Passover (Day 2)
Passover (Day 2) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Tue
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Passover (Day 3)
Passover (Day 3) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Wed
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Passover (Day 4)
Passover (Day 4) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Passover (Day 5)
Passover (Day 5) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Passover (Day 6)
Passover (Day 6) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Passover (Day 7)
The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Yom HaShoah
Yom HaShoah is a Jewish day of remembrance for the lives and the heroism of the six million Jewish people who died in the Holocaust in the years leading up to and during World War II.
Hebrew
Wed
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaZikaron is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Yom HaAtzmaut
Israel's Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha'atzmaut, marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Israel.
Hebrew
Fri
Friday, May 16, 2025
Lag BaOmer
Lag B'Omer (Lag Ba'Omer, Lag La'omer, Lag L'Omer) is the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which is a period of 49 days between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot.
Hebrew
Mon
Monday, May 26, 2025
Jerusalem Day
Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) is the anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification.
Hebrew
June
Sun
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Shavuot Eve
Shavuot Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Mon
Monday, June 2, 2025
Shavuot
Shavuot, sometimes known as the Festival of the Weeks, is a Jewish holiday to mark the end of the Counting of the Omer and the anniversary of the day when Jewish people received the Torah.
Hebrew
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Israel (Jerusalem)
Season
July
Sun
Sunday, July 13, 2025
17th of Tammuz
The 17th day of the Jewish month of Tammuz is a day of mourning to mark the anniversary of five calamities that befell the Jewish people. It is known as the Fast of Shiva Asar B'Tammuz.
Hebrew
August
Sat
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Tisha B'Av Eve
Tisha B'Av Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sun
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Tisha B'Av
Tisha B' Av is a Jewish day of prayer and fasting. It is observed on the ninth day of the month of Av in the Jewish calendar. It commemorate the anniversary of five calamities, including the destruction of the First Temple and the Second Temple.
Hebrew
September
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
Rosh Hashana Eve
Rosh Hashana Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Israel (Jerusalem)
Season
Tue
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana, commonly known as the Jewish New Year, is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar.
Hebrew
Wed
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Rosh Hashana (Day 2)
Rosh Hashana (Day 2) is a national holiday and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Gedaliah Fast
Gedaliah Fast is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
October
Wed
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Yom Kippur Eve
Yom Kippur Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
Hebrew
Mon
Monday, October 6, 2025
Sukkot Eve
Sukkot Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Tue
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Sukkot (Day 1)
The first day of Sukkot marks the start of the Sukkot festival, celebrated among Jewish communities worldwide.
Hebrew
Wed
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Sukkot (Day 2)
Sukkot (Day 2) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Sukkot (Day 3)
Sukkot (Day 3) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Fri
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sukkot (Day 4)
Sukkot (Day 4) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sat
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Sukkot (Day 5)
Sukkot (Day 5) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sun
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Sukkot (Day 6)
Sukkot (Day 6) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Mon
Monday, October 13, 2025
Sukkot (Day 7) / Hoshanah Rabah
The last day of Sukkot marks the end of the Sukkot festival, celebrated among Jewish communities worldwide.
Hebrew
Tue
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
Shemini Atzeret (or Shmini Atzeret) is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God, while Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.
Hebrew
Wed
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Aliyah Day School Observance
Aliyah Day School Observance is a observance in Israel
Observance
December
Mon
Monday, December 15, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 1)
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for 8 days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Hebrew
Tue
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 2)
Hanukkah (Day 2) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Wed
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 3)
Hanukkah (Day 3) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Thu
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 4)
Hanukkah (Day 4) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Fri
Friday, December 19, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 5)
Hanukkah (Day 5) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sat
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet
Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 7)
Hanukkah (Day 7) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Israel (Jerusalem)
Season
Mon
Monday, December 22, 2025
Hanukkah (Day 8)
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Hebrew
Tue
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet)
Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Hebrew

Understanding Israel Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Israel

Israel observes holidays according to the Hebrew calendar, with both religious festivals and modern national commemorations. The calendar seamlessly integrates ancient biblical traditions with contemporary celebrations of statehood and remembrance.

Major Holidays in Israel

Hanukkah (Day 7)

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Hanukkah (Day 7) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel

Hebrew

Hanukkah (Day 8)

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.

Hebrew

Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet)

Friday, January 10, 2025

Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet) is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel

Hebrew

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Israel observes 56 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Israel's 56 official holidays reflect the nation's jewish heritage and secular traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Israel carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Israel's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

Israel operates on a Sunday-Thursday work week. When coordinating with Western partners (Monday-Friday), remember there's only a 4-day overlap. Factor in prayer times during business hours, especially on Fridays.

Why Check Israel Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Israel is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Israel timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Israel and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.