Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaZikaron (Hebrew: יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, lit. 'Memorial 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. 'Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism'), is Israel's official remembrance day, enacted into law in 1963. While Yom HaZikaron has been traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers, commemoration has also been extended to civilian victims of terrorism.
| Yom HaZikaron | |
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IDF soldiers participate in an official Yom HaZikaron ceremony to the fallen soldiers and the victims of terror attacks. | |
| Observed by | Israelis |
| Date | 4 Iyar (Hebrew calendar) |
| 2023 date | Sunset, 24 April – nightfall, 25 April |
| 2024 date | Sunset, 12 May – nightfall, 13 May |
| 2025 date | Sunset, 29 April – nightfall, 30 April |
| 2026 date | Sunset, 20 April – nightfall, 21 April |
| Related to | Independence Day |
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