Yom HaZikaron
| Yom HaZikaron | |
|---|---|
IDF soldiers participate in an official Yom HaZikaron ceremony for the fallen soldiers and the victims of terror attacks. | |
| Observed by | Israelis |
| Date | 4 Iyar (Hebrew calendar) |
| 2024 date | Sunset, 12 May – nightfall, 13 May |
| 2025 date | Sunset, 29 April – nightfall, 30 April |
| 2026 date | Sunset, 20 April – nightfall, 21 April |
| 2027 date | Sunset, 10 May – nightfall, 11 May |
| Related to | Independence Day |
Yom HaZikaron (Hebrew: יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, lit. 'Remembrance Day'), in full, Yom HaZikaron LeHalelei Ma'arkhot Yisrael ul'Nifge'ei Pe'ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעַרְכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה, lit. 'Remembrance Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism'), is Israel's official day of remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers and terrorism victims, enacted into Israeli law in 1963. While Yom HaZikaron has been traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers, commemoration has also been extended to civilian victims of terrorism.