Ceremonies and commemorations will take place throughout Jerusalem on the eve of Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day, and on Memorial Day itself. The eve of Memorial Day will officially open with the State Opening Ceremony at Yad Vashem.
Holocaust Memorial Day Events 2024
The Eve of Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day
Sunday, May 5
20:00: State Opening Ceremony of Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, in the presence of Israel's President, Prime Minister, Speaker of the Knesset and Acting President of the Supreme Court—Warsaw Ghetto Square
The ceremony will be broadcast live on television, radio, and the internet, as well as on Yad Vashem's website and Facebook page. The event is accessible to guests with disabilities.
For more information: 02-6443720. Admission to the State
Opening Ceremony is by invitation only
The Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day
Monday, May 6
- 10:00: Siren
- 10:02: Wreath-laying ceremony in the presence of Israel's President, Prime Minister, Speaker of the Knesset, and Acting President of the Supreme Court, and with the participation of survivor and fighter organizations— Warsaw Ghetto Square
- 11:00-12:45: “Unto Every Person There Is A Name” Recitation of Holocaust victims’ names—Hall of Remembrance Open to the general public
- 13:00: Main memorial ceremony—Hall of Remembrance Open to the general public
- 13:30: English and Hebrew guided tours of the Holocaust History Museum. Registration and payment: www.yadvashem.org
- 17:00: Ceremony for Youth Movements in cooperation with the Education Ministry’s Youth and Social Administration and the Youth Movement Council —Warsaw Ghetto Square Admission by invitation only
Additional Information
- On Sunday, 5 May 2024, Yad Vashem will be open to the public until 12:00 only.
- From 12:00 noon on Sunday until 11:00 AM on Monday, private vehicles will not be admitted to Yad Vashem Parking facilities are available in the light railway car park.
- On Monday, 6 May 2024, Yad Vashem will be open to the public 9:00-16:00 (entrance to the Holocaust History Museum until 15:00). All visits must be reserved in advance: www.yadvashem.org
- The shuttle service from Mt. Herzl to Yad Vashem and back will run all day.
- Firearms will not be permitted.