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Easter Sunday 2026 in Israel

Easter Sunday is one of the most joyful and significant celebrations for Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian Bible.

Is Easter Sunday 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.

People gathered by a cross at sunrise on a mountain summit.

Sunrise gatherings on Easter Sunday reflect themes of renewal, hope, and community across many cultures.

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About Easter Sunday

Read more about Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday 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
2020SunApr 12Easter SundayElective Holiday
2021SunApr 4Easter SundayElective Holiday
2022SunApr 17Easter SundayElective Holiday
2023SunApr 9Easter SundayElective Holiday
2024SunMar 31Easter SundayElective Holiday
2025SunApr 20Easter SundayElective Holiday
2026SunApr 5Easter SundayElective Holiday
2027SunMar 28Easter SundayElective Holiday
2028SunApr 16Easter SundayElective Holiday
2029SunApr 1Easter SundayElective Holiday
2030SunApr 21Easter SundayElective Holiday

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.