2008: Israel
National Holidays in Israel in 2008
| 2008 Dates | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| March 21 |
Purim | |
| April 20 |
Passover | Pesach |
| April 26 |
Passover | Pesach |
| May 8 | Independence Day | Yom HaAtzmaut |
| June 9 | Pentecost | Shavuot. June 9-10 |
| September 30 | New Year | Rosh HaShana |
| October 1 | New Year | Rosh HaShana |
| October 9 | Day of Atonement | Yom Kippur |
| October 14 | Sukkot | Feast of Tabernacles |
| October 20 | Sukkot | Feast of Tabernacles |
| October 24 | Simchat Torah | Jewish: October 22 |
| December 28 |
Chanukah | The festival of Chanukah is a holiday period, but it is not a national holiday |
Other Years
- Public Holidays in Israel in 2011
- Public Holidays in Israel in 2010
- Public Holidays in Israel in 2009
Notes
Only the first and last days of Passover and Sukkot are national holidays, but there may be some disruption on intermediate dates; many shops and businesses may open but close early.
The festival of Chanukah is a holiday period, but it is not a national holiday - businesses remain open. Jewish festivals always commence on the evenings before the dates given above.
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