Ben-Gurion Day for Hebrew Year 5759 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 1996 | 6 Kislev 5757 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1997 | 8 Kislev 5758 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1998 | 6 Kislev 5759 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 1999 | 6 Kislev 5760 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2000 | 6 Kislev 5761 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2001 | 6 Kislev 5762 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2002 | 6 Kislev 5763 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2003 | 6 Kislev 5764 |