Public holidays in Palestine 2026 and 2027
Palestine has 18 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Palestine 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | Isra' and Mi'raj |
| Sun, Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Sun, Mar 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter |
| Sun, Apr 12, 2026 | Easter |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Sat, May 30, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | Islamic New Year |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Catholic Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Palestine 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Isra' and Mi'raj |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labor Day |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 | Easter |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | Islamic New Year |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2027 | Prophet's Birthday |
| Mon, Nov 15, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Catholic Christmas Day · Isra' and Mi'raj |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Palestine
Palestine is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Palestine have in 2027?
18 days in 2027 are public holidays in Palestine, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Palestine?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Palestine?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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