Public holidays in Israel
Public Holidays in Israel |
2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Tu Bishvat | 8 Feb | 26 Jan |
| Purim | 8 Mar | 24 Feb |
| Pesach (Passover)* | 7 Apr | 26 Mar |
| Holocaust Memorial Day | 19 Apr | 19 Apr |
| National Memorial Day | 25 Apr | 25 Apr |
| Israel Independence Day* | 26 Apr | 26 Apr |
| Shavuot (Pentecost)* | 27 May | 15 May |
| Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year)* | 17-18 Sept | 5-6 Sept |
| Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)* | 26 Sept | 14 Sept |
| Sukkot (Tabernacles)* | 1 Oct | 19 Oct |
| Chanukah (Festival of Lights) | 9 Dec | 27 Dec |
It's also important to note that many of the Jewish public holidays actually begin and are observed the eve before. Thus half days of work may be granted.
In Israel, some Jewish holidays last for longer periods of time than the public holiday allotment. In the case of Passover and Sukkot, only the first and last days are national holidays. Moreover, Chanukah is a Jewish holiday period, but is not recognised as a national holiday (no businesses are closed).
Most Jewish festivals begin the evening before their allocated dates.
