Yom HaZikaron 1966 / יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן 5726
Israeli Memorial Day 🇮🇱
Yom HaZikaron for Hebrew Year 5726 began on and ended on .
Israeli Memorial Day. Remembers those who died in the War of Independence and other wars in Israel. The full name of the holiday is Yom HaZikaron LeHalalei Ma’arakhot Yisrael ul’Nifge’ei Pe’ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעֲרָכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה), Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma’ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat.
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Dates for Yom HaZikaron
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom HaZikaron 1963 | 4 Iyyar 5723 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1964 | 3 Iyyar 5724 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1965 | 3 Iyyar 5725 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1966 | 4 Iyyar 5726 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1967 | 4 Iyyar 5727 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1968 | 3 Iyyar 5728 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1969 | 4 Iyyar 5729 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1970 | 4 Iyyar 5730 |
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