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Purim 2026 in Israel

Purim is a Jewish observance on the 14th day of the month of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which is in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. It commemorates a time when Jewish people were saved from death in the Persian empire around the fourth century BCE, according to the Book of Esther.

Is Purim a Public Holiday?

Purim is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

People give food to those in need as part of their duties during Purim.

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About Purim

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Purim Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Tue Mar 10 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2021 Fri Feb 26 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2022 Thu Mar 17 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2023 Tue Mar 7 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2024 Sun Mar 24 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2025 Fri Mar 14 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2026 Tue Mar 3 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2027 Tue Mar 23 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2028 Sun Mar 12 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2029 Thu Mar 1 Purim Observance, Hebrew
2030 Tue Mar 19 Purim Observance, Hebrew

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