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Israel Embassy in London, United Kingdom

2 Palace Green London W8 4Qb

Phone: (+44) 020 7957 9500 Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following British and Israeli holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	3 days, 3 hours
Tu Bishvat	Monday, February 02	1 week, 4 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 5 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 6 days
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 1 week
Fast of Esther	Monday, March 02	1 month, 1 week
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Israel currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in United Kingdom?

The Israeli representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 10 hours)

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