School holidays · Israel
Israel school holidays 2026 and 2027
The next school holiday in Israel is Hanukkah, from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Saturday 12 December 2026 (8 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 and 2028/29 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukkot holiday | Sun 27 Sep 2026 | Thu 1 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Hanukkah | Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | 8 |
| Ta'anit Ester | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Purim | Tue 23 Mar 2027 | Tue 23 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Pesach holiday | Fri 23 Apr 2027 | Tue 27 Apr 2027 | 5 |
| Lag BaOmer | Tue 25 May 2027 | Tue 25 May 2027 | 1 |
School year 2027/28
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukkot holiday | Sun 17 Oct 2027 | Thu 21 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| Hanukkah | Sat 25 Dec 2027 | Sat 1 Jan 2028 | 8 |
| Ta'anit Ester | Thu 9 Mar 2028 | Thu 9 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| Purim | Sun 12 Mar 2028 | Sun 12 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| Pesach holiday | Wed 12 Apr 2028 | Sun 16 Apr 2028 | 5 |
| Lag BaOmer | Sun 14 May 2028 | Sun 14 May 2028 | 1 |
School year 2028/29
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukkot holiday | Fri 6 Oct 2028 | Tue 10 Oct 2028 | 5 |
Public holidays in Israel, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 22 Apr 2027 | Pesach פסח |
| Wed 28 Apr 2027 | Seventh day of Pesach שביעי של פסח |
| Wed 12 May 2027 | Independence Day יום העצמאות |
| Fri 11 Jun 2027 | Shavuot שבועות |
| Sat 2 Oct 2027 | Rosh Hashanah ראש השנה |
| Sun 3 Oct 2027 | Rosh Hashanah ראש השנה |
| Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Yom Kippur יום כיפור |
| Sat 16 Oct 2027 | Sukkot סוכות |
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah 2026 in Israel?
Hanukkah 2026 in Israel is from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Saturday 12 December 2026, 8 days including weekends.
When is Pesach holiday 2027 in Israel?
Pesach holiday 2027 in Israel is from Friday 23 April 2027 to Tuesday 27 April 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is Sukkot holiday 2027 in Israel?
Sukkot holiday 2027 in Israel is from Sunday 17 October 2027 to Thursday 21 October 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is Hanukkah 2027 in Israel?
Hanukkah 2027 in Israel is from Saturday 25 December 2027 to Saturday 1 January 2028, 8 days including weekends.
When is Pesach holiday 2028 in Israel?
Pesach holiday 2028 in Israel is from Wednesday 12 April 2028 to Sunday 16 April 2028, 5 days including weekends.
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2027/28 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2028/29 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
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