The Public Holidays in Israel
Israel celebrates many national holidays. These are days when public offices, schools, and businesses are closed. Some holidays are celebrated on the same day each year, while others move around the calendar. The most important holidays in Israel are:
Rosh Hashanah:
Rosh Hashanah – its name means head of the year. and is the start of a new year in the jewish calender.
Rosh Hashanah is tow days long. it’s fool of food, prayer, and some creative rituals.
Most memorable is the blessing over apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year, and when see people in Rosh Hashanah on the street you can say: “Shana Tova”, which means – “Have a good year”.
Rosh Hashanah Begins sunset of Sunday, September 25, 2022
Ends nightfall of Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Yom Kippur:
One of the most important holidays in Israel is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It is marked by confession, fasting, and prayer. Yom Kippur is a day of repentance and forgiveness.
In 2022, the holiday will be observed from the evening of 4th October to the evening of 5th October.
Sukkot:
Sukkot is a week-long holiday that celebrates the harvest. It is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. During Sukkot, Jews build temporary shelters, called sukkahs, and live in them for the duration of the holiday.
In 2022, Sukkot will be observed from the evening of 9th October and end on the evening of 16th October.
Simchat Torah:
Simchat Torah is a joyous holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual cycle of reading the Torah. It is also a time to celebrate the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is observed on the 23rd day of the month of Tishrei.
In 2022, it will be observed from the evening of 17th October to the evening of 18th October
Hanukkah:
Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. On Hanukkah, Jews light candles each night to remember the miracle of the Temple’s rededication.
In 2022, it will be observed from the evening of 18th December to the evening of 26th December.
Tu BiShvat:
Tu BiShvat is a holiday that celebrates the new year for trees. It is also known as Jewish Arbor Day. Tu BiShvat is observed on the 15th day of the month of Shevat.
In 2023, the day will be observed from the evening of 5th February to the evening of 6th February
In 2023, the day will be observed from the evening of 5th February to the evening of 6th February
Purim:
Purim is a fun-filled holiday that celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from destruction in ancient Persia. On Purim, Jews dress in costume, give gifts to the poor, and exchange food baskets. Purim is also a time for feasting and merrymaking.
In 2023, Purim will be observed from the evening of 6th March to the evening of 7th March.
In 2023, Purim will be observed from the evening of 6th March to the evening of 7th March
Passover:
Passover is a holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. On Passover, Jews eat matzah (unleavened bread) and refrain from eating leavened bread. Passover is observed for eight days, from the 15th day of the month of Nisan to the 22nd day of the month of Nisan.
In 2023, Passover will be observed from the evening of 5th April to the evening of 12th April.
Yom HaShoah:
Yom HaShoah is a day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust. It is observed on the 27th day of the month of Nisan.
In 2023, Yom HaShoah will be observed from the evening of 18th April to the evening of 18th April.
The Israeli Memorial Day:
“Yom HaZikaron” is the national remembrance day, for all Israeli military personnel who lost their lives in the struggle that led to the establishment of the State of Israel
In 2023,Yom HaZikaron will be observed from the evening of 24th April to the evening of 25th April.
The Independence Day (Israel)
The Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) is a national holiday in Israel that commemorates the country’s declaration of independence in 1948. It is observed on the 5th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.
In 2023, begins at sundown on and ends at nightfall on .
Lag B’Omer:
Lag B’Omer is a holiday that celebrates the life of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a famous rabbi from ancient times. It is also a time to celebrate the end of a plague that killed many of Rabbi Shimon’s students. Lag B’Omer is observed on the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, which falls in the month of Iyar.
In 2023, Lag B’Omer will be observed from the evening of 8th May to the evening of 9th May.
Shavuot:
Shavuot is a holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is also a time to celebrate the spring harvest. Shavuot is observed for two days, from the 6th day of the month of Sivan to the 8th day of the month of Sivan.
In 2022, Shavuot will be observed from the evening of 4th June to the evening of 6th June.
The above are the public holidays in Israel that are celebrated by Jews. However, there are also several Christian and Muslim holidays that are celebrated in Israel. These include Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr.