Public holidays in Israel, 2027
9 public holidays, 5 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Israel drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Passover (Pesach) on Thursday 22 April.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 22 April | Passover (Pesach) | Thursday |
| 28 April | Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover | Wednesday |
| 12 May | Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) | Wednesday |
| 11 June | Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) | Friday |
| 2 October | Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) | Saturday |
| 3 October | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) | Sunday |
| 11 October | Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) | Monday |
| 16 October | Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) | Saturday |
| 23 October | Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Israel have in 2027?
9 nationwide public holidays, 5 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Israel?
Passover (Pesach), on Thursday 22 April 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.