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Lag BaOmer 2026 in Israel

Many Jewish communities around the world observe Lag B’Omer, also known as Lag BaOmer, on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar. The name of this observance refers to the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer.

Is Lag BaOmer a Public Holiday?

Lag BaOmer is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Many Jewish communities light bonfires on Lag B'Omer.

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About Lag BaOmer

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Lag BaOmer Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Tue May 12 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2021 Fri Apr 30 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2022 Thu May 19 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2023 Tue May 9 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2024 Sun May 26 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2025 Fri May 16 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2026 Tue May 5 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2027 Tue May 25 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2028 Sun May 14 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2029 Thu May 3 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew
2030 Tue May 21 Lag BaOmer Observance, Hebrew

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