This day of remembrance begins on the night before (the eve), at 8:00, with the sound of a siren and one minute of national silence. Flags on public buildings are lowered to half-mast and special prayers are held in Synagogues. All places and means of entertainment are closed and programmes and films on television are relevant to victims of the battles. Candles are lit at military cemeteries.

The sombre atmosphere continues into the following day, with private and official visits to military cemeteries. At 11:00 another siren is sounded for two minutes and once again, pedestrians, cars and buses all over the country come to a halt. Memorial ceremonies are held in educational institutions. In the late afternoon, a special memorial prayer is held on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

The end of Remembrance Day signifies the beginning of Independence Day. This paradox reflects the loss of lives while fighting for independence culminating in the establishment of the State of Israel.