Family Calendar

Late June – 1 September 2026

The long summer break for Israeli schools, lasting approximately 9-10 weeks. Many families send children to day camps (kaytana) or travel.

26 September – 4 October 2026

Schools close for Sukkot and Simchat Torah. A popular time for family trips and outdoor activities.

7–14 December 2026

Schools close for Chanukah. Popular for family outings, shows, and festivals.

2–9 April 2026

Schools close for Passover. One of the busiest travel periods in Israel.

Late July – Early September 2026

UK state school summer break, approximately 6 weeks. Popular time for UK-based families to visit Israel.

16–20 February 2026

One-week break for UK schools in mid-February. A common time for UK families to travel.

25–29 May 2026

One-week break for UK schools in late May.

26–30 October 2026

One-week break for UK schools in late October, often coinciding with Sukkot.

10 May 2026

Mother's Day in the US falls on the second Sunday of May. Many American families in Israel celebrate on this date rather than the UK Mothering Sunday.

Late June – Early September 2026

US school summer break, typically 6–8 weeks depending on the school district. A popular time for American-based families to visit Israel.

21 December – 1 January 2026

US school winter break, typically 1–2 weeks. Often coincides with the Chanukah break in Israel.

March – April 2026 (varies by district)

US school spring break varies by district — typically late March to early April. Can overlap with Pesach in Israel.

7 September 2026

US Labor Day, the first Monday of September. Often coincides with the start of the Israeli school year.

12 October 2026

US Columbus Day, the second Monday of October. Falls during the Israeli post-Sukkot period.

26 November 2026

US Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday of November. A key family gathering time for American families.

16 February 2026

US President's Day, the third Monday of February. A public holiday for families visiting from the US.

25 May 2026

US Memorial Day, the last Monday of May. A public holiday often used for family trips to Israel.

4 July 2026

US Independence Day. A popular time for American families to visit Israel for the summer.

15 March 2026

Mother's Day in the UK falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday). In Israel, Family Day is celebrated on 30 January instead.

1 September 2026

The first day of the Israeli school year. Most schools start on 1 September, with festivities and shortened days in the first week.

Early September 2026

UK schools typically return in the first week of September after the summer break.

30 January 2026

Israel's Family Day, established to celebrate the family unit. Schools and kindergartens often hold special activities.

11–13 September 2026

The Jewish New Year. Most businesses are closed. A time for family gatherings and reflection.

20 September 2026

The Day of Atonement. The entire country shuts down — no driving, no flights, no businesses open.

2–9 April 2026

Passover week. First and last days are full holidays; intermediate days (chol hamoed) have limited services.

22 April 2026

Israel's Independence Day. A national celebration with BBQs, fireworks, and air shows.

5 March 2026

Purim is a festive holiday celebrated with costumes, parties and mishloach manot. Schools have shortened days and many workplaces allow fancy dress.

22–24 May 2026

Shavuot is a two-day holiday marking the giving of the Torah. Many families eat dairy foods and children bring first-fruit baskets to school.

1 January 2026

New Year's Day is a UK bank holiday. Many UK-based families use the break for a winter trip to Israel.

3 April 2026

Good Friday is a UK bank holiday. Often coincides with Pesach in Israel.

6 April 2026

Easter Monday is a UK bank holiday. Schools are typically closed for two weeks over Easter.

4 May 2026

The Early May Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of May. A popular long weekend for UK families to travel.

25 May 2026

The Spring Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday of May. Often coincides with the UK May half term.

31 August 2026

The Summer Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday of August in England and Wales. Marks the end of the UK summer holidays.

25 December 2026

Christmas Day is a UK bank holiday. Often coincides with Chanukah in Israel.

28 December 2026

Boxing Day is a UK bank holiday. Since 26 December 2026 falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Monday 28 December.

3–17 April 2026

UK schools typically close for two weeks over Easter. A popular time for UK families to visit Israel during Pesach.

1 January 2026

New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. Many US-based families use the break for a winter trip to Israel.

19 January 2026

MLK Day is a US federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. A long weekend for US families visiting Israel.

1 January 2027

New Year's Day is a statutory holiday across all Canadian provinces and territories.

15 February 2027

Family Day is a statutory holiday in several provinces (AB, BC, SK, ON, NB), observed on the third Monday of February. A time for family activities.

26 March 2027

Good Friday is a statutory holiday across Canada. Often coincides with Pesach in Israel.

24 May 2027

Victoria Day is a statutory holiday observed on the Monday before 25 May. Marks the unofficial start of summer in Canada.

1 July 2027

Canada's national day. A popular time for Canadian families to visit Israel for the summer.

7 September 2026

Canadian Labour Day is observed on the first Monday of September. Often coincides with the start of the Israeli school year.

12 October 2026

Canadian Thanksgiving is observed on the second Monday of October. Falls during the Israeli post-Sukkot period.

11 November 2026

Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in most Canadian provinces. A day of reflection and remembrance.

25 December 2026

Christmas Day is a statutory holiday across Canada. Often coincides with Chanukah in Israel.

28 December 2026

Boxing Day is a statutory holiday in Canada. Since 26 December 2026 falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Monday 28 December.

15–19 March 2027 (varies by province)

March Break (Spring Break) is a one-week school holiday in most Canadian provinces. A popular time for Canadian families to visit Israel.

Late June – Early September 2026

Canadian school summer break, approximately 8–9 weeks. A popular time for Canadian families to visit Israel.

21 December 2026 – 2 January 2027

Canadian school winter break, typically 1–2 weeks over Christmas and New Year. Often coincides with Chanukah in Israel.

Early September 2026

Canadian schools typically return in the first week of September after the summer break.

9 May 2027

Mother's Day in Canada falls on the second Sunday of May, the same as the US.

20 June 2027

Father's Day in Canada is celebrated on the third Sunday of June, the same as the US and UK.

Late July – Early September 2027

UK state school summer break, approximately 6 weeks. Popular time for UK-based families to visit Israel.

15–19 February 2027

One-week break for UK schools in mid-February. A common time for UK families to travel.

31 May – 4 June 2027

One-week break for UK schools in late May.

25–29 October 2027

One-week break for UK schools in late October, often coinciding with Sukkot.

26 March – 9 April 2027

UK schools typically close for two weeks over Easter. A popular time for UK families to visit Israel during Pesach.

20 December 2027 – 4 January 2028

UK schools close for approximately two weeks over Christmas and New Year. Often coincides with Chanukah in Israel.

1 January 2027

New Year's Day is a UK bank holiday. Many UK-based families use the break for a winter trip to Israel.

26 March 2027

Good Friday is a UK bank holiday. Often coincides with Pesach in Israel.

29 March 2027

Easter Monday is a UK bank holiday. Schools are typically closed for two weeks over Easter.

3 May 2027

The Early May Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of May. A popular long weekend for UK families to travel.

31 May 2027

The Spring Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday of May. Often coincides with the UK May half term.

30 August 2027

The Summer Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday of August in England and Wales. Marks the end of the UK summer holidays.

25 December 2027 (observed 27 December)

Christmas Day is a UK bank holiday. Since 25 December 2027 falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Monday 27 December. Often coincides with Chanukah in Israel.

26 December 2027 (observed 28 December)

Boxing Day is a UK bank holiday. Since 26 December 2027 falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Tuesday 28 December.

7 March 2027

Mother's Day in the UK falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent (Mothering Sunday). In Israel, Family Day is celebrated on 30 January instead.

20 June 2027

Father's Day in the UK is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. A key date for Anglo dads with family in the UK.

Early September 2027

UK schools typically return in the first week of September after the summer break.

Late June – Early September 2027

US school summer break, typically 6–8 weeks depending on the school district. A popular time for American-based families to visit Israel.

20 December 2027 – 2 January 2028

US school winter break, typically 1–2 weeks. Often coincides with the Chanukah break in Israel.

March – April 2027 (varies by district)

US school spring break varies by district — typically late March to early April. Can overlap with Pesach in Israel.

Early September 2027

US schools typically return in late August or early September after the summer break.

1 January 2027

New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. Many US-based families use the break for a winter trip to Israel.

18 January 2027

MLK Day is a US federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. A long weekend for US families visiting Israel.

15 February 2027

US President's Day, the third Monday of February. A public holiday for families visiting from the US.

9 May 2027

Mother's Day in the US falls on the second Sunday of May. Many American families in Israel celebrate on this date rather than the UK Mothering Sunday.

31 May 2027

US Memorial Day, the last Monday of May. A public holiday often used for family trips to Israel.

20 June 2027

Father's Day in the US is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. A key date for American dads in Israel.

4 July 2027 (observed 5 July)

US Independence Day. Since 4 July 2027 falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday 5 July. A popular time for American families to visit Israel for the summer.

6 September 2027

US Labor Day, the first Monday of September. Often coincides with the start of the Israeli school year.

11 October 2027

US Columbus Day, the second Monday of October. Falls during the Israeli post-Sukkot period.

25 November 2027

US Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday of November. A key family gathering time for American families.