Independence Day 2027 in Tel Aviv
Israel’s 79th Independence Day is Wednesday, May 12, 2027 (5 Iyar). The celebrations start on Tuesday evening, May 11, right after Memorial Day ends, and that night is one of the biggest party nights of the year in Tel Aviv. Updated 2026-11-02.
By the HappyTLV team · Published 2026-11-02. The numbers on this page are worked out from the parties and happy hours on the site and update every day.
The Independence Day parties
The parties usually go on sale in the weeks before the holiday. Each one shows up here by itself, with time, place, age, price (fees included) and a ticket button.
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The days
- Tuesday, May 11: Memorial Day for Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. There are no parties on this day.
- Tuesday, May 11, evening: Memorial Day ends and Independence Day begins. This is the night of the big parties.
- Wednesday, May 12: Independence Day itself, a day off, usually spent at picnics, barbecues and outdoors.
On the day itself
- Happy hour in the afternoon: many bars in the city are open on Independence Day; happy hours in Tel Aviv by day and time. Holiday hours can change, so check with the bar.
- Dinner: the best restaurants in Tel Aviv, with price per person; book ahead on a holiday.
Tips
- Buy early: the big parties of the holiday night sell out, and prices rise in stages. How it works: buying party tickets in Tel Aviv.
- Arrive after Memorial Day ends: most parties open their doors late in the evening.
- Plan the way home: the city is packed and taxis are hard to find. Getting home after a night out.
All the holidays ahead, with a countdown for each: the Tel Aviv party calendar.
Sources: The HappyTLV party board (updated daily)
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Questions people ask
When is Israel Independence Day 2027?
Wednesday, May 12, 2027, Israel’s 79th. It starts on Tuesday evening, May 11, right after Memorial Day ends.
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Tuesday, May 11, 2027 (4 Iyar). It ends in the evening, when Independence Day begins.
When do people party on Independence Day?
On the holiday eve, Tuesday night, May 11, 2027, after Memorial Day ends. That is the night with most of the parties in Tel Aviv.
Are Independence Day 2027 tickets on sale?
The parties usually go on sale in the weeks before the holiday, and each one shows up on this page with a ticket button.