✅ Israeli Calendar – One Page
Overview
The Israeli Calendar uses a combination of the Hebrew
(Jewish) lunar-solar calendar and the Gregorian solar calendar,
creating a unique system for tracking national holidays, cultural observances,
and religious festivals.
Many Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar, meaning their dates
shift each year on the Gregorian calendar. In November 2025, one notable
observance is Sigd, a traditional Ethiopian Jewish holiday.
This calendar highlights everything from major religious
festivals like Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Passover,
to national remembrance days and modern state holidays.
✅ Event Types Included in the
Israeli Calendar
1. Public Holidays – National Civil Holidays
Government-declared holidays often connected to Jewish
tradition.
Examples:
– Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut)
– Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers (Yom HaZikaron)
– Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim)
2. International Days
Israel observes selected global awareness events.
Examples:
– International Holocaust Remembrance Day
– International Women’s Day
– Earth Day
3. Religious Days (Jewish Calendar)
Major observances from the Hebrew calendar.
Examples:
– Rosh Hashanah
– Yom Kippur
– Sukkot
– Hanukkah
– Purim
– Passover (Pesach)
– Shavuot
– Tisha B’Av
4. Cultural Events
Celebrations connected to Israeli identity, tradition, or
community culture.
Examples:
– Sigd (Ethiopian Jewish Holiday)
– Mimouna (Maghrebi Jewish festival)
– Hebrew Language Day
5. Historical Events
Commemorative observances tied to key national milestones.
Examples:
– Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)
– Rabin Memorial Day
– Yom HaAliyah
6. Awareness Days
Educational and health-related observances recognized
nationally.
Examples:
– Family Day
– Anti-Violence Awareness Week
– Road Safety Week
7. Special Family Days
Family-centered traditions celebrated by many communities.
Examples:
– Mother's Day (varies)
– Children’s Day
– Family Values Week