2025 Holidays - Israel
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pesach I * | Sunday | April 13, 2025 | National | All |
| Pesach VII * | Saturday | April 19, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day * | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Pentecost * | Monday | June 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Rosh Hashanah * | Tuesday | Sept. 23, 2025 | National | All |
| Rosh Hashanah Holiday * | Wednesday | Sept. 24, 2025 | National | All |
| Day of Atonement * | Thursday | Oct. 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Sukkot * | Tuesday | Oct. 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Simchat Torah * | Tuesday | Oct. 14, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Israel workweek and weekend
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Israel Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Israel are established by national legislation and published in the official holiday calendar.
- The holiday calendar includes both religious observances (e.g., Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur) and national holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Memorial Day).
2. Weekend Context in Israel
- While the official workweek in Israel is generally Sunday through Thursday, the practical weekend is widely regarded as Friday and Saturday.
- Shabbat (Saturday) is universally observed as a full day off, and many services begin to close on Friday afternoon.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- If a national public holiday falls on a Saturday (Shabbat), it is common for the observance to be shifted to the following Sunday so that a weekday off is provided for secular activities.
- If a public holiday falls on a Friday, the observance may remain on Friday or be adjusted according to official government directives.
- Religious holidays, however, are observed on their fixed liturgical dates, regardless of the day of the week.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Israel does not have a uniform statutory mechanism for automatically adding extra “bridge” days beyond any official substitution.
- In cases where a national holiday is shifted from Shabbat, additional arrangements may be announced to create a long weekend, but such measures are defined by government decree.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers and employees should refer to the official holiday calendar for specific observance dates and any special substitution rules.
- Employees working on a public holiday—or on a substituted day—are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off in accordance with Israeli labor law.
- For the most current and precise information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government announcements or legislative updates.