(haipo) In preparation for Yom Kippur, lifeguard services at Haifa beaches will change their operating hours. On Sunday, September 20, 26, the eve of Yom Kippur, lifeguard services will end at 2:00 PM, and on Yom Kippur itself, all lifeguard stations will be closed. The public is asked to note the changes and prepare accordingly.
Rescue services will be closed on Yom Kippur – and no response will be provided on the beaches
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the eve of Yom Kippur, lifeguard services at Haifa beaches will end their activities earlier than usual, at 14:00On Monday, Yom Kippur, all lifeguard stations on the beaches will be completely closed and no rescue services will be provided.
Return to regular activity on Tuesday – and the public is asked to exercise caution
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, lifeguard stations at all declared beaches in Haifa will resume normal operations, starting from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The public is asked to follow the instructions of lifeguards and beach inspectors, and to avoid swimming at the beaches after the end of the lifeguard service hours.
It is important to remember that swimming in the sea without the presence of lifeguards can be dangerous, and one must act with the utmost responsibility and caution at all times, especially during periods when rescue services are not active.