Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
21 Mar Purim.
20-26 Apr* Pesach (Passover).
8 May Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day).
9 Jun Shavuot (Pentecost).
30 Sep-1 Oct Rosh Hashana (New Year).
9 Oct Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).
14-20 Oct* Sukkot (Tabernacles).
21 Oct Simchat Torah.
22-29 Dec Chanukah (Festival of Lights).

2009
21 Mar Purim.
9-15 Apr* Pesach (Passover).
8 May Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day).
29 May Shavuot (Pentecost).
19-20 Sep Rosh Hashana (New Year).
28 Sep Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).
3-9 Oct* Sukkot (Tabernacles).
10 Oct Simchat Torah.
12-19 Dec Chanukah (Festival of Lights).

*Only the first and last days of Passover and Sukkot are national holidays, but there may be some disruption on intermediate dates; many shops and businesses may open but close early. The festival of Chanukah is a holiday period, but it is not a national holiday - businesses remain open. Jewish festivals always commence on the evenings before the dates given above.

The Jewish religious day is Saturday (Shabbat) and begins at nightfall on Friday until nightfall on Saturday. Most public services and shops close early on Friday as a result. Muslim and Christian holidays are also observed by the respective populations. Thus, depending on the district, the day of rest falls on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.