Immigration News - Government agency updates, Israel, Middle East and North Africa Israel | Immigration office closures during 2026 High Holiday season Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) September 2, 2026 Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority announced office closures for the High Holiday season. Key takeaways: Immigration offices and the national service center will be closed on: Sept. 13, 2026, for Rosh Hashanah Sept. 20-21, 2026, for Yom Kippur Sept. 27–Oct. 1, 2026, for Sukkot Regular operations will resume Oct. 4, 2026. A variety of services can be completed online on the authority’s website without the need to visit an office. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2026 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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