MoedThe dates of Yom HaAtzma'ut
Yom HaAtzma'ut from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | evening of April 28 | April 29 | 5 Iyar 5780 |
| 2021 | evening of April 14 | April 15 | 3 Iyar 5781 |
| 2022 | evening of May 4 | May 5 | 4 Iyar 5782 |
| 2023 | evening of April 25 | April 26 | 5 Iyar 5783 |
| 2024 | evening of May 13 | May 14 | 6 Iyar 5784 |
| 2025 | evening of April 30 | May 1 | 3 Iyar 5785 |
| 2026 | evening of April 21 | April 22 | 5 Iyar 5786 |
| 2027 | evening of May 11 | May 12 | 5 Iyar 5787 |
| 2028 | evening of May 1 | May 2 | 6 Iyar 5788 |
| 2029 | evening of April 18 | April 19 | 4 Iyar 5789 |
| 2030 | evening of May 7 | May 8 | 5 Iyar 5790 |
| 2031 | evening of April 28 | April 29 | 6 Iyar 5791 |
| 2032 | evening of April 14 | April 15 | 4 Iyar 5792 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Yom HaAtzma'ut: what it is
On the 5th of Iyar 5708 (May 14, 1948) David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the State of Israel. The celebration follows Yom HaZikaron immediately, at sunset, with ceremonies, fireworks and barbecues.
The date is moved earlier or later when the 5th of Iyar falls on a Friday, Shabbat or Monday, to avoid desecrating Shabbat.
What people do
- Saying Hallel, according to the community’s custom.
- Attending ceremonies and fireworks.
- An outdoor barbecue, the “al ha’esh”.
Also written: Yom HaAtzma’ut, Yom Haatzmaut, Israel Independence Day, Yom Haatsmaout.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Yom HaAtzma'ut in 2027?
Yom HaAtzma'ut 2027 begins on the evening of Tuesday, May 11 and ends on Wednesday, May 12, on the diaspora calendar.
How long does Yom HaAtzma'ut last?
Yom HaAtzma'ut lasts 1 day.
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