Tisha B’Av in 2026 begins at sundown on Wednesday, July 22, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, July 23.

What Tisha B’Av Is

Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av) is a major fast day in the Jewish calendar, a time of mourning for multiple tragedies in Jewish history, especially the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It typically falls in late July or August in the Gregorian calendar, since the Hebrew date 9 Av shifts each year.

Dates For The Next Few Years

Here are the upcoming Tisha B’Av dates (evening to evening, local time):

  • 2025: from sundown August 2 to nightfall August 3.
  • 2026: from sundown July 22 to nightfall July 23.
  • 2027: from sundown August 11 to nightfall August 12.
  • 2028: from sundown July 31 to nightfall August 1.

How It’s Observed (Very Briefly)

Traditional observance includes a 24–25 hour fast from food and drink, along with other mourning practices such as refraining from washing, wearing leather shoes, and normal greetings. Many communities read the book of Lamentations, sit on low stools or the floor, and avoid entertainment or pleasurable activities to focus on reflection and grief.

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