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Yom HaAtzmaut 2026 in Israel

David Ben-Gurion, who was the first prime minister of Israel, publicly read the Declaration of Independence of Israel on May 14, 1948. According to the Jewish calendar, this was the fifth day of Iyar, the eighth month of the civil year, in the year 5708. The anniversary of this date on the Jewish calendar is known as Yom Ha'atzmaut and usually falls in April or May of the Gregorian Calendar.

Is Yom HaAtzmaut a Public Holiday?

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

In the United States and other parts of the world, many Jewish communities observe Yom Ha'atzmaut, which marks the anniversary of Israel's declaration of independence.

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About Yom HaAtzmaut

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Yom HaAtzmaut Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Wed Apr 29 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2021 Thu Apr 15 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2022 Thu May 5 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2023 Wed Apr 26 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2024 Tue May 14 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2025 Thu May 1 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2026 Wed Apr 22 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2027 Wed May 12 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2028 Tue May 2 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2029 Thu Apr 19 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew
2030 Wed May 8 Yom HaAtzmaut National Holiday, Hebrew

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