Ben-Gurion Day for Hebrew Year 5737 began on and ended on .
Ben-Gurion Day (Hebrew: יום בן‐גוריון) is an Israeli national holiday observed annually on the sixth of the Hebrew month of Kislev, commemorating the life and vision of Zionist leader and Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion. The date marks the anniversary of Ben-Gurion’s death. The holiday was established by the Knesset through the Ben-Gurion Law, which mandates memorial services in Israeli institutions, IDF bases, and schools. If the sixth of Kislev falls on Shabbat eve or on Shabbat, the memorial day is held on the following Sunday.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben-Gurion Day 1976 | 6 Kislev 5737 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1977 | 6 Kislev 5738 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1978 | 6 Kislev 5739 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1979 | 6 Kislev 5740 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1980 | 8 Kislev 5741 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1981 | 6 Kislev 5742 |