יום ז'בוטינסקי
Jabotinsky Day
Jabotinsky Day commemorates Ze'ev Jabotinsky, founder of Revisionist Zionism and the Jewish Legion.
When is Jabotinsky Day 2026?
Observed on
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Jabotinsky Day is observed on the 29th of Tammuz, typically in July.
Significance
Jabotinsky Day honors a multifaceted leader whose activism profoundly influenced the Zionist movement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jabotinsky Day
Jabotinsky Day is observed on the 29th of Tammuz, the Hebrew date of Ze'ev Jabotinsky's death in 1940. Jabotinsky was a Zionist leader, orator, writer, and founder of the Revisionist Zionism movement. He advocated for Jewish self-defense and the establishment of a Jewish state on both sides of the Jordan River.
A state ceremony is held at Jabotinsky's grave on Mount Herzl, where his remains were reinterred in 1964 at the request of the Israeli government. Educational programs focus on his literary contributions, his role in establishing Jewish self-defense organizations like the Betar movement, and his vision for Jewish sovereignty.
About Jabotinsky Day
Jabotinsky Day (יום ז'בוטינסקי) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Jabotinsky Day 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.