Israel Leave Guide

Best Days to Take Annual Leave in Israel 2026

9 public holidays in 2026. Here is how to turn them into the longest breaks possible.

In Israel in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is פסח Break (2 April – 5 April), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 9 public holidays in Israel in 2026, with מימונה, שביעי של פסח Break and מימונה, שביעי של פסח Break also offering strong returns.

Israel's public holiday calendar follows the Jewish calendar, with Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot all featuring as official holidays. The dates shift each year relative to the Gregorian calendar, creating different leave opportunities annually. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.

Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026

1
4.0× ROI

פסח Break

2 Apr5 Apr
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
2
2.5× ROI

מימונה, שביעי של פסח Break

4 Apr8 Apr
Use 2d leaveGet 5 days off
3
2.5× ROI

מימונה, שביעי של פסח Break

8 Apr12 Apr
Use 2d leaveGet 5 days off

Israel Public Holidays 2026

DateHoliday
2 Apr 2026פסח
8 Apr 2026מימונה, שביעי של פסח
22 Apr 2026יום העצמאות
22 May 2026שבועות
12 Sept 2026ראש השנה
13 Sept 2026ראש השנה יום 2
21 Sept 2026יום כיפור
26 Sept 2026סוכות
3 Oct 2026שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת

Frequently Asked Questions — Israel

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