Observances in Israel in 2026

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Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.
Purim
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yom HaShoah.
Yom HaShoah
Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day
Memorial Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lag BaOmer.
Lag BaOmer
Shavuot is one of the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. Also known as the Feast of Weeks
Shavout
A day to mark the contributions of immigrants to Israel.
Aliyah Day

List of Observances in Israel in 2026

Date Observances Category
Monday Tu B'Shevat Religious
Tuesday Purim Religious
Tuesday Yom HaShoah History
Tuesday Memorial Day History
Tuesday Lag BaOmer Religious
Saturday Shavout ✡️ Religious
Thursday Aliyah Day Diversity
Tuesday Sigd Religious
Monday Ben-Gurion Day People
Saturday Dec 05 - Saturday Dec 12 Hanukkah 🕎 Religious
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