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Shavuot 2026 in Israel

Shavuot is a Jewish observance that follows Passover by 50 days. It is the second of three major Jewish festivals. The other two are Passover and Sukkot.

Is Shavuot a Public Holiday?

Shavuot is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2026, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.

Barley and wheat make up part of the Seven Species of crops, which are symbolic of Shavuot.

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About Shavuot

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Shavuot Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri May 29 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2021 Mon May 17 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2022 Sun Jun 5 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2023 Fri May 26 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2024 Wed Jun 12 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2025 Mon Jun 2 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2026 Fri May 22 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2027 Fri Jun 11 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2028 Wed May 31 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2029 Sun May 20 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew
2030 Fri Jun 7 Shavuot National Holiday, Hebrew

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.