◆ Tu BiShvat 2026
Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of Sh'vat. Originally a halachic cutoff date for tithes and orlah, it has become a celebration of the Land of Israel and its produce.
Customs & Observances
- Eating fruits of the Seven Species: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, dates
- Tu BiShvat Seder — a Kabbalistic tradition
- Planting trees
Greetings & Blessings for Tu BiShvat
Traditional greetings used before, during, and after Tu BiShvat:
- Chag Ha'Ilanot Sameach — "A joyous Festival of Trees"
- Tu BiShvat Sameach — "A joyous Tu BiShvat"
בעברית:
- חג האילנות שמח
- ט"ו בשבט שמח
About Tu BiShvat
Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of Sh'vat. Originally a halachic cutoff date for tithes and orlah, it has become a celebration of the Land of Israel and its produce.
Also known as: Tu B'Shvat, New Year for Trees
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.
Tu BiShvat in Upcoming Years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | January 23, 2027 |
| 2028 | February 12, 2028 |
| 2029 | January 31, 2029 |
| 2030 | January 19, 2030 |