◆ Tisha B'Av 2026
Tisha B'Av, the Ninth of Av, is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies in Jewish history.
Customs & Observances
- 25-hour fast from evening to nightfall
- Reading the Book of Lamentations (Eichah)
- Sitting on low stools or the floor in mourning
- Prohibitions on washing, anointing, leather shoes, and Torah study
- Reciting Kinot (elegies)
Greetings & Blessings for Tisha B'Av
Traditional greetings used before, during, and after Tisha B'Av:
- No festive greetings are exchanged on Tisha B'Av, as it is a day of mourning. Some say "May we merit the rebuilding of the Temple" (Yibaneh HaMikdash).
בעברית:
- בתשעה באב לא נהוג להחליף ברכות חג, שכן זהו יום אבל. יש שאומרים "יבנה המקדש".
About Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av, the Ninth of Av, is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies in Jewish history.
Also known as: Tish'a B'Av, Ninth of Av
Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the evening before the date shown and conclude at nightfall (when three medium stars are visible) on the final day. In the Diaspora, major Torah festivals are observed for two days (Yom Tov Sheni shel Galuyot), while in Israel they are observed for one day.
Tisha B'Av in Upcoming Years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | August 12, 2027 |
| 2028 | August 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | July 22, 2029 |
| 2030 | August 8, 2030 |