There are nine public holidays in Israel in 2025, one of which falls on the weekend.
First Day of Passover
Passover, also known as Pesach or the Feast of Unleavened Bread, is one of the major Jewish holidays, and it lasts 7 days from the 15th day to the 21st day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. The first day falls on April 13, 2025, and the last falls on April 19, 2025.
Independence Day
Independence Day, observed on May 1, 2025, commemorates the Israeli Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948, which corresponds with the Hebrew date 5 Iyar in the Hebrew calendar that year.
Shavuot
Shavuot is one of the 3 major Pilgrimage Festivals: Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. Shavuot marks two religious observances: the wheat harvest in the Land of Israel, and the anniversary of the giving of the Torah by God to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. The holiday falls on June 2, 2025.
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah in Israel, observed on September 23 and 24, 2025, is a two-day celebration, and it commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the civil year, the traditional anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, observed on October 2, 2025, is a day of prayer and fasting, so the day before is set aside for eating and preparing for this holy day. It is a holiday to devote with hearts and minds to the relationship with the Divine to purify ourselves and clean all our sins. Other than fasting during the holiday, people do not wear leather shoes and gold jewelry.
First Day of Sukkot
Sukkot, observed on October 7, 2025, is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot) which the Israelites were required to perform a pilgrimage to the Temple. Sukkot is an agricultural festival and it marks the end of harvest time.
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah, observed on October 14, 2025, marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle. It is a holiday immediately after the seven-day holiday of Sukkot.
The following is the list of public holidays in Israel 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Passover | Apr 13, 2025 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Last Day of Passover | Apr 19, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Shavuot | Jun 02, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Rosh Hashana | Sep 23, 2025 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Rosh Hashana Holiday | Sep 24, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Yom Kippur | Oct 02, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| First Day of Sukkot | Oct 07, 2025 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Simchat Torah | Oct 14, 2025 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Israel in 2025.
