when is tu bav

Tu B’Av, the Jewish “day of love,” is celebrated every year on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Av, and in 2026 it will run from sundown on Tuesday, July 28 to nightfall on Wednesday, July 29.

Quick Scoop: When Is Tu B’Av?

• Tu B’Av always falls on the 15th of Av in the Hebrew calendar.

• In 2025, Tu B’Av is from the evening of August 8 to the evening of August 9.

• In 2026, Tu B’Av begins at sundown on July 28 and ends at nightfall on July 29.

Mini FAQ

• What is Tu B’Av?
  It is a minor Jewish holiday that has become a kind of “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” focusing on love, relationships, and joy.

• Is it the same date every year?
  On the Hebrew calendar, yes (15 Av); on the secular calendar, the exact Gregorian date shifts each year.

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