Quick answer: Israel has 256 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 0 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 19 | 3 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 4 |
| October | 22 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Israel)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Passover (Day 1) |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Passover (Day 7) |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Yom HaAtzmaut |
| May 22, 2026 | Shavuot |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Rosh Hashana |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Rosh Hashana (Day 2) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Sukkot (Day 1) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Israel in 2026?
Israel has 256 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 9 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.