Israel's weekend is Friday and Saturday (Shabbat). many businesses close briefly around midday Friday for prayers, and the weekly rhythm shifts around that.
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The weekend in Israel is Friday and Saturday (Shabbat).
Shops: 9am-7pm Sunday-Thursday, shorter hours Friday, most closed Saturday
many businesses close briefly around midday Friday for prayers, and the weekly rhythm shifts around that
Shabbat (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown) sees most businesses, public transport, and government offices closed — plan groceries and errands for before Friday afternoon.