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02 2026
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  • This year: Thursday, 02 Apr 2026
  • Next year: Thursday, 22 Apr 2027
  • Last year: Sunday, 13 Apr 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Pesach in Israel

Pesach is a public holiday in Israel. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Pesach: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday
2017 Tuesday Pesach Public Holiday
2018 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday
2019 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday
2020 Thursday Pesach Public Holiday
2021 Sunday Pesach Public Holiday
2022 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday
2023 Thursday Pesach Public Holiday
2024 Tuesday Pesach Public Holiday
2025 Sunday Pesach Public Holiday
2026 Thursday Pesach Public Holiday
2027 Thursday Pesach Public Holiday
2028 Tuesday Pesach Public Holiday
2029 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday
2030 Thursday Pesach Public Holiday
2031 Tuesday Pesach Public Holiday
2032 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday
2033 Thursday Pesach Public Holiday
2034 Tuesday Pesach Public Holiday
2035 Tuesday Pesach Public Holiday
2036 Saturday Pesach Public Holiday

FAQ — Pesach in Israel

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Pesach is a public holiday observed in Israel. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Israel.

This year, Pesach falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Pesach', 'date_iso': '2026-04-02', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 4, 2), 'date_display': '02 Apr 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Israel.

Next year, Pesach will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Pesach', 'date_iso': '2027-04-22', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 4, 22), 'date_display': '22 Apr 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Israel. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Pesach was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Pesach', 'date_iso': '2025-04-13', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 4, 13), 'date_display': '13 Apr 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Sunday'} in Israel.

Yes, Pesach is recognized as a public holiday in Israel. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Pesach from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Israel holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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