22/04/2026
Israel's 78th Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut) in 2026 is celebrated from sundown on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to the evening of Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The2026 celebrations mark 78 years since the founding of the state in 1948, following immediately after Israel's Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron).
Key details about the 2026 celebrations:
Significance: Celebrates the 78th anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
Timing: Begins with a national torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl on April 21st evening.
Observances: Includes fireworks, concerts, and public celebrations throughout the country.
Relation to Calendar: Observed on the 5th of Iyar on the Hebrew calendar, which in 2026 aligns with April 21-22.
Note: The date is adjusted to avoid Shabbat, leading to the April 21-22 schedule.