Jabotinsky Day () is an Israeli national holiday celebrated annually on the twenty-ninth of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, to commemorate the life and vision of Zionist leader Ze'ev Jabotinsky.
History
Jabotinsky Day was created by the Israeli
Knesset as part of the Jabotinsky Law. According to the law, Jabotinsky Day is held once a year, on the 29th of Tammuz, the day of Ze'ev Jabotinsky's death. On this day; a state memorial service is held on
Mount Herzl in
Jerusalem. In IDF camps and schools, time is devoted to his achievements and Zionist vision. A symposium is organized by the Public Council and the Knesset holds a special session. If the 29th of Tammuz falls on a Sabbath, Jabotinsky Day is held on the following Sunday.
See also
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Public holidays in Israel
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Culture of Israel
