5 Iyar 5790
Yom HaAtzmaut 2030
Yom HaAtzmaut begins at sundown on Tuesday 7 May, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday 8 May.
Yom HaAtzmaut falls 19 days later than in 2029, because the Hebrew year 5790 adds a second month of Adar.
Yom HaAtzmaut 2030 falls on Wednesday 8 May, and begins at sundown the evening before.
- Days of Yom HaAtzmaut
- Begins at sundown
| Day | In Israel | Outside Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 7 May4 Iyar | Yom HaAtzmaut begins at sundown, everywhere | |
| Wed 8 May5 Iyar | Yom HaAtzmaut, everywhere | |
Yom HaAtzmaut is Israel's Independence Day, marking the declaration of the state on 5 Iyar 5708, 14 May 1948.
What happens in Israel
Fireworks and street parties the night before, then a national barbecue day, an air force flyover, and the Bible Quiz on television.
Yom HaAtzmaut moves by up to a month from one year to the next, but never leaves its season.
The Hebrew calendar follows the moon and adds a month seven years in nineteen. Here is Yom HaAtzmaut in every year this site has computed.
| Year | Begins at sundown | Ends at nightfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mon 13 MayMonday 13 May | Tue 14 MayTuesday 14 May |
| 2025 | Wed 30 AprWednesday 30 April | Thu 1 MayThursday 1 May |
| 2026 | Tue 21 AprTuesday 21 April | Wed 22 AprWednesday 22 April |
| 2027 | Tue 11 MayTuesday 11 May | Wed 12 MayWednesday 12 May |
| 2028 | Mon 1 MayMonday 1 May | Tue 2 MayTuesday 2 May |
| 2029 | Wed 18 AprWednesday 18 April | Thu 19 AprThursday 19 April |
| 2030 | Tue 7 MayTuesday 7 May | Wed 8 MayWednesday 8 May |
14 other Jewish holidays fall in 2030.
The next 8 in the order they fall. Each has its own page for 2030.
Saturday 19 January
Tu BiShvat
The new year of the trees. Tree planting in Israel and eating the fruits of the land.
Tuesday 19 March
Purim
Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Megillah readings, costumes, mishloach manot and festive meals.
Thursday 18 April
Passover (Pesach)
The festival of freedom, marking the Exodus from Egypt. Seder nights, matzah, and no chametz for eight days (seven in Israel).
Tuesday 30 April
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Israel a two-minute siren brings the country to a standstill.
Tuesday 7 May
Yom HaZikaron
Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day.
Tuesday 21 May
Lag BaOmer
The 33rd day of the Omer count. Bonfires, weddings and celebrations at Mount Meron.
Friday 7 June
Shavuot
The festival of receiving the Torah at Sinai. All-night learning and dairy foods. Two days in the diaspora, one in Israel.
Thursday 8 August
Tisha B'Av
Fast day mourning the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. If the 9th of Av falls on Shabbat, the fast is observed on Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Yom HaAtzmaut 2030?+
Yom HaAtzmaut 2030 begins at sundown on Tuesday 7 May and ends at nightfall on Wednesday 8 May. Jewish days start in the evening, so the first full day is Wednesday 8 May.
How long is Yom HaAtzmaut?+
1 day. A national holiday in Israel; celebrated in diaspora communities with events rather than a day off.
Is Yom HaAtzmaut different in Israel?+
A national holiday in Israel; celebrated in diaspora communities with events rather than a day off.
What happens in Israel on Yom HaAtzmaut?+
Fireworks and street parties the night before, then a national barbecue day, an air force flyover, and the Bible Quiz on television.