Herzl Day
| Herzl Day יום הרצל | |
|---|---|
 Theodor Herzl | |
| Official name | Herzl Day Hebrew: יום הרצל |
| Observed by | State of Israel |
| Significance | Celebrating the life and vision of Zionist leader, Theodor Herzl . |
| Begins | Iyar 10 (Hebrew calendar) |
| Date | 10 Iyar |
| 2017 date | May 6 |
| 2018 date | April 25 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Herzl Day (Hebrew: יום הרצל) is an Israeli national holiday celebrated annually on the tenth of the Hebrew month of Iyar, to commemorate the life and vision of Zionist leader Theodor Herzl.[1]
History
Herzl Day was created by the Israeli Knesset as part of the Herzl Law. According to the law, Herzl Day shall be held once a year, on Iyar 10, the birthday of Theodor Herzl. On this day a state memorial service shall be held on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem; in IDF camps and in schools, time shall be devoted to learning about the achievements and Zionist vision of Theodor Herzl; a symposium shall be held in Jerusalem in memory of Theordor Herzl, organized by the Public Council, discussing issues from the world of Zionism and in the spirit of the vision of Theodor Herzl; the Knesset shall hold a special debate to mark Herzl Day on its exact date, or a date close to it; and should Iyar 10 fall on a Sabbath, Herzl Day shall be held on the following Sunday.