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Armenian/Orthodox Holy Saturday 2026 in Israel

Holy Saturday is the day between Jesus Christ's crucifixion (Good Friday) and his resurrection (Easter Sunday), according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christians commemorate the burial of Christ on this day.

Is Armenian/Orthodox Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?

While government and private businesses are open on this day, non-Jewish employees and businesses may take the day off to observe their religious holy day.

As midnight approaches, Orthodox worshippers light candles, and church bells announce the resurrection of Christ at midnight.

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About Armenian/Orthodox Holy Saturday

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Armenian/Orthodox Holy Saturday Observances

Note: Israeli labor law grants non-Jewish employees the option to observe their own religious holidays rather than the national Jewish holidays. Certain employers, collective agreements, or workplace policies may also permit employees of all faiths to take up to two elective leave days per calendar year, in addition to their statutory annual vacation entitlement.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020SatApr 18Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2021SatMay 1Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2022SatApr 23Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2023SatApr 15Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2024SatMay 4Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2025SatApr 19Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2026SatApr 11Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2027SatMay 1Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2028SatApr 15Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2029SatApr 7Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday
2030SatApr 27Armenian/Orthodox Holy SaturdayElective Holiday

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