Independence Day

Also known as Yom Ha'atzmaut

national day of Israel

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Observed by: Israelis
Celebrations: Family gatherings, firework displays, public celebrations (barbecues, picnics, concerts, etc.), religious services
Observances: Mount Herzl memorial ceremonies, Lighting of the Twelve Torches , International Bible Contest , awarding of the Israel Prize to recipients, etc.
Date: 5 Iyar ( Hebrew calendar )
2025 date: Sunset, 30 April –, nightfall, 1 May
2026 date: Sunset, 21 April –, nightfall, 22 April
2027 date: Sunset, 11 May –, nightfall, 12 May
2028 date: Sunset, 1 May –, nightfall, 2 May
Frequency: Annual
Related to: Yom HaZikaron Nakba Day

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Yom Ha'atzmaut (Hebrew: יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת, Arabic: عيد الاستقلال, romanized: ʿīd al-istiqlāli, lit. 'Day of Independence') is Israel's national day, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence on 14 May 1948. It is marked by a variety of official and unofficial ceremonies and observances.

Because Israel declared independence on 14 May 1948, which corresponded with the 5th of Iyar on the Hebrew calendar in that year, Yom Ha'atzmaut was originally celebrated on that date. However, to avoid Sabbath desecration, it may be commemorated one or two days before or after the 5th of Iyar if it falls too close to the Sabbath. The day preceding Israel's independence day is Yom HaZikaron, which is dedicated to the memory of fallen Israeli soldiers and Israeli civilian victims of terrorism.