YEAR 2026
Thursday, January 1st: New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 7th: Orthodox Christmas
Friday, January 16th: Ascension of the Prophet
Friday-Sunday, March 20th-22nd: Eid al-Fitr
Friday, May 1st: Labor Day
Tuesday, June 2nd: Republic Day
Thursday-Saturday, May 28th-30th: Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, June 16th: Islamic New Year
Tuesday, August 25th: Prophet's Birthday
Sunday, November 15th: Palestinian Independence Day
Thursday, December 25th: Christmas
(*) Religious Festivities following the Islamic Moon Calendar, dates are confirmed from local authorities on the preceding day.
Weekly Festivities in West Bank and Gaza: Friday and Saturday.
