Israel Long Weekends 2025
7 opportunities to maximize your time off
Natural Long Weekends (1)
These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.
Shavuot
Natural 3-Day WeekendShavuot falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend
Bridge Day Opportunities (6)
Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.
Independence Day (observed)
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge Independence Day (observed) for a 4-day weekend
Rosh Hashanah
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge Rosh Hashanah for a 4-day weekend
Rosh Hashanah
Take 2 days, get 5 daysTake Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge Yom Kippur for a 4-day weekend
Sukkot
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge Sukkot for a 4-day weekend
Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge Simchat Torah / Shemini Atzeret for a 4-day weekend
How to Use This Planner
Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.
Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.