Yom HaAtzma’ut 8979 / יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת 12739
Israeli Independence Day 🇮🇱
Yom HaAtzma’ut for Hebrew Year 12739 begins at sundown on and ends at nightfall on .
Israeli Independence Day. Commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948. Although Yom HaAtzma’ut is normally observed on the 5th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaZikaron, which always precedes it) would conflict with Shabbat.
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Dates for Yom HaAtzma’ut
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8976 | 5 Iyyar 12736 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8977 | 6 Iyyar 12737 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8978 | 3 Iyyar 12738 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8979 | 5 Iyyar 12739 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8980 | 6 Iyyar 12740 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8981 | 6 Iyyar 12741 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8982 | 4 Iyyar 12742 | ||
| Yom HaAtzma’ut 8983 | 6 Iyyar 12743 |
References
Books (paid links)
It’s Israel’s Birthday!
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