Ben-Gurion Day for Hebrew Year 5741 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 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 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1982 | 6 Kislev 5743 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1983 | 7 Kislev 5744 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1984 | 8 Kislev 5745 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1985 | 6 Kislev 5746 |