MoedThe dates of Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaZikaron from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | evening of April 27 | April 28 | 4 Iyar 5780 |
| 2021 | evening of April 13 | April 14 | 2 Iyar 5781 |
| 2022 | evening of May 3 | May 4 | 3 Iyar 5782 |
| 2023 | evening of April 24 | April 25 | 4 Iyar 5783 |
| 2024 | evening of May 12 | May 13 | 5 Iyar 5784 |
| 2025 | evening of April 29 | April 30 | 2 Iyar 5785 |
| 2026 | evening of April 20 | April 21 | 4 Iyar 5786 |
| 2027 | evening of May 10 | May 11 | 4 Iyar 5787 |
| 2028 | evening of April 30 | May 1 | 5 Iyar 5788 |
| 2029 | evening of April 17 | April 18 | 3 Iyar 5789 |
| 2030 | evening of May 6 | May 7 | 4 Iyar 5790 |
| 2031 | evening of April 27 | April 28 | 5 Iyar 5791 |
| 2032 | evening of April 13 | April 14 | 3 Iyar 5792 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Yom HaZikaron: what it is
On the eve of Yom HaAtzma’ut, Israel honors the soldiers who have fallen and the victims of terror attacks. Two sirens sound: a one-minute siren in the evening, at eight, and a two-minute one in the morning, at eleven.
The date is moved earlier or later by a day or two when Independence Day would fall near Shabbat or on a Monday. Places of entertainment are closed and ceremonies are held in military cemeteries.
What people do
- Standing during the siren.
- Visiting military cemeteries.
- Lighting a memorial candle.
Also written: Yom HaZikaron, Yom Hazikaron, Israel Memorial Day.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Yom HaZikaron in 2027?
Yom HaZikaron 2027 begins on the evening of Monday, May 10 and ends on Tuesday, May 11, on the diaspora calendar.
How long does Yom HaZikaron last?
Yom HaZikaron lasts 1 day.
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