Yom HaZikaron 2980 / יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן 6740
Israeli Memorial Day 🇮🇱
Yom HaZikaron for Hebrew Year 6740 begins at sundown on and ends at nightfall 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 2977 | 4 Iyyar 6737 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2978 | 5 Iyyar 6738 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2979 | 3 Iyyar 6739 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2980 | 3 Iyyar 6740 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2981 | 5 Iyyar 6741 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2982 | 2 Iyyar 6742 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2983 | 3 Iyyar 6743 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2984 | 4 Iyyar 6744 |
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