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David Ben-Gurion, who was the first prime minister of Israel, publicly read the Declaration of Independence of Israel on May 14, 1948. According to the Jewish calendar, this was the fifth day of Iyar, the eighth month of the civil year, in the year 5708. The anniversary of this date on the Jewish calendar is known as Yom Ha'atzmaut and usually falls in April or May of the Gregorian Calendar.
Is Yom HaAtzmaut a Public Holiday?
Yom HaAtzmaut is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In the United States and other parts of the world, many Jewish communities observe Yom Ha'atzmaut, which marks the anniversary of Israel's declaration of independence.
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About Yom HaAtzmaut
Read more about Yom HaAtzmaut.Yom HaAtzmaut Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | May 9 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Wed | Apr 29 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Thu | Apr 15 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Thu | May 5 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Wed | Apr 26 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Tue | May 14 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Thu | May 1 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Wed | Apr 22 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Wed | May 12 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Tue | May 2 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Thu | Apr 19 | Yom HaAtzmaut | National Holiday, Hebrew |
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.
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