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
פסח Break
מימונה, שביעי של פסח Break
מימונה, שביעי של פסח Break
Israel Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | פסח | Thursday |
| 8 Apr 2026 | מימונה, שביעי של פסח | Wednesday |
| 22 Apr 2026 | יום העצמאות | Wednesday |
| 22 May 2026 | שבועות | Friday |
| 12 Sept 2026 | ראש השנה | Saturday |
| 13 Sept 2026 | ראש השנה יום 2 | Sunday |
| 21 Sept 2026 | יום כיפור | Monday |
| 26 Sept 2026 | סוכות | Saturday |
| 3 Oct 2026 | שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Israel
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