Is Sunday a normal business day in Israel?

Question

I am trying to plan some meeting during an upcoming visit to Israel. I understand that from sunset Friday evening to sunset Saturday evening bo business is conducted.

However, are Sundays normal business days? Is it acceptable to ask for a meeting on a Sunday?

Answer 1

yes only plan for sunday.

friday afternoon-sunday israel pretty much shuts down so there will only be arab cabs to get around, no buses(atleast in jerusalem)

Answer 2

Having lived in Israel briefly i can confirm that Sunday is a normal business day, there is no two day weekend in Israel.

Answer 3

Sunday is a normal business day. Friday most businesses close early.

Answer 4

Business hours are usually from 8.30am to 5pm, from Sunday to Thursday, and on Friday mornings. Sundays are regarded as a normal business day.

Answer 5

Yes.  In Israel, the Monday morning blues start on Sunday.

Answer 6

Sunday is a completely regular business day in Israel, and it drives us Americans mad!!

Answer 7

I can assure you  that in Israel sunday is a regullar day for everything.