Israel Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with Israel on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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Israel Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
September 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12 | Saturday | Rosh Hashanah | Next: October 2, 2027 |
| September 21 | Monday | Yom Kippur | Next: October 11, 2027 |
December 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 5 – December 12 | Saturday | Hanukkah | in 42 days |
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