School holidays
Israel · 2026
7 school breaks in Israel during 2026. Longest is 62 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days
25
days away
All 2026 school breaks
7 totalListCalendar
Mar3
Purim Break
Mar 3 – 4 · 2 days
2d
Mar24
Passover Break
Mar 24 – Apr 8 · 16 days
16d
May21
Shavuot Break
May 21 – 22 · 2 days
2d
Jul1
Summer Holidays
Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days
62d
Sep10
Rosh Hashana Break
Sep 10 – 13 · 4 days
4d
Sep20
Sukkot Break
Sep 20 – Oct 4 · 15 days
15d
Dec5
Hanukkah Break
Dec 5 – 12 · 8 days
8d
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January 2026
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February 2026
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3–4Purim Break
24–Apr 8Passover Break
April 2026
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2Pesach (First Day)🌉 4d
8Pesach (Last Day)
22Yom HaAtzmaut
3Bridge day → Pesach (First Day)
May 2026
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22Shavuot📅 3d
21–22Shavuot Break
June 2026
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July 2026
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1–Aug 31Summer Holidays
August 2026
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September 2026
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12Rosh Hashana (First Day)
13Rosh Hashana (Second Day)
21Yom Kippur📅 3d
26Sukkot
10–13Rosh Hashana Break
20–Oct 4Sukkot Break
October 2026
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3Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
November 2026
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5–12Hanukkah Break
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Apr2
Pesach (First Day)
Apr8
Pesach (Last Day)
Apr22
Yom HaAtzmaut
May22
Shavuot
Sep12
Rosh Hashana (First Day)
Sep13
Rosh Hashana (Second Day)
Sep21
Yom Kippur
Sep26
Sukkot
Oct3
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
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Important school holiday information · Israel
General information
- •School holidays are set by the Israeli Ministry of Education. All schools follow a single national calendar. The school week runs Sunday to Thursday.
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Israel 2026?
Israel schools have 7 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Israel have in 2026?
Israel schools observe 7 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the summer school break in Israel 2026?
The summer school break in Israel runs July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Israel. See the source link below for the official publication.