UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of May 2023

001-36345

(Commission File Number)

GALMED PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

16 Tiomkin St.

Tel Aviv 6578317, Israel

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover

Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

On March 4, 2023, Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (the “Company”) convened its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders; however, the meeting was adjourned for one week to the same day, time, and place due to lack of quorum. Accordingly, the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be reconvened on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. (Israel time) at the Company’s offices located at 16 Tiomkin St., Tel Aviv, Israel.

This Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-206292 and 333-227441) and the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-254766).