Yom HaZikaron 1976 / יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן 5736

Israeli Memorial Day 🇮🇱

Yom HaZikaron for Hebrew Year 5736 began on and ended on .

Israeli Memorial Day. Remembers those who died in the War of Independence and other wars in Israel. The full name of the holiday is Yom HaZikaron LeHalalei Ma’arakhot Yisrael ul’Nifge’ei Pe’ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעֲרָכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה), Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma’ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat.

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Dates for Yom HaZikaron

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Yom HaZikaron 1973 4 Iyyar 5733
Yom HaZikaron 1974 2 Iyyar 5734
Yom HaZikaron 1975 4 Iyyar 5735
Yom HaZikaron 1976 4 Iyyar 5736
Yom HaZikaron 1977 2 Iyyar 5737
Yom HaZikaron 1978 3 Iyyar 5738
Yom HaZikaron 1979 4 Iyyar 5739
Yom HaZikaron 1980 4 Iyyar 5740

References

Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
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