Ben-Gurion Day for Hebrew Year 5776 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 2013 | 7 Kislev 5774 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2014 | 8 Kislev 5775 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2015 | 6 Kislev 5776 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2016 | 6 Kislev 5777 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2017 | 8 Kislev 5778 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2018 | 6 Kislev 5779 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2019 | 6 Kislev 5780 | ||
| Ben-Gurion Day 2020 | 6 Kislev 5781 |