Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Mar 25 2005 Purim. Apr 24-30* Pesach (Passover). May 14 Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Jun 13 Shavu’ot (Pentecost). Oct 4-5 Rosh Hashana (New Year). Oct 13 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Oct 17-24 Sukkot (Tabernacles). Oct 25 Shemini Atzeret (Celebration of Renewal and Thanksgiving). Dec 28-Jan 2 Chanukah (Feast of the Lights). Mar 14 2006 Purim. Apr 12-19* Pesach (Passover). May 3 Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Jun 2 Shavu’ot (Pentecost). Sep 24-25 Rosh Hashana (New Year). Oct 2 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Oct 6-13* Sukkot (Tabernacles). Oct 14 Shemini Atzeret (Celebration of Renewal and Thanksgiving). Dec 14-16 Chanukah (Feast of the Lights).
Note
*Only the first and last days of Passover and Sukkot are officially recognised as national holidays, but there may be some disruption on intermediate dates; many shops and businesses may open but close early. Jewish festivals commence on the evenings before the dates given above.
The Jewish religious day is Saturday – Shabbat – and begins at nightfall on Friday until nightfall on Saturday. Most public services and shops close early on Friday as a result. Muslim and Christian holidays are also observed by the respective populations. Thus, depending on the district, the day of rest falls on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
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