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Public Holidays
Apr 17-23 2003* Pesach (Passover). May 7 Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Jun 6 Shavu’ot (Pentecost). Sep 27-28 Rosh Hashana (New Year). Oct 6 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Oct 11-17* Sukkot (Tabernacles). Oct 18 Shemini Atzeret (Celebration of Renewal and Thanksgiving). Dec 20-26 Chanukah (Feast of the Lights). Apr 6-12 2004* Pesach (Passover). Apr 26 Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). May 26 Shavu’ot (Pentecost). Sep 16-17 Rosh Hashana (New Year). Sep 25 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Sep 30-Oct 6* Sukkot (Tabernacles). Oct 7 Shemini Atzeret (Celebration of Renewal and Thanksgiving). Dec 8-14 Chanukah (Feast of the Lights).
Note: *Only the first and last days of Passover and Sukkot are officially recognised as national holidays, but there may be some disruption on intermediate dates; many shops and businesses may open, but close early. Jewish festivals commence on the evenings before the dates given above.
The Jewish religious day is Saturday – Shabbat – and begins at nightfall on Friday until nightfall on Saturday. Most public services and shops close early on Friday as a result. Muslim and Christian holidays are also observed by the respective populations. Thus, depending on the district, the day of rest falls on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
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