Tu BiShvat 2024
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.
Halachic Framework
Tu BiShvat is a customary observance rather than a full festival: there are no work restrictions or special prayer obligations, and Tachanun is generally omitted for the day. The customs below developed through practice and are widely, though not universally, observed.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | February 13, 2025 |
| 2026 | February 2, 2026 |
| 2027 | January 23, 2027 |
| 2028 | February 12, 2028 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tu BiShvat 2024?
Tu BiShvat 2024 begins at sunset on January 25, 2024 (Hebrew date: 15 Sh'vat 5784). All Jewish holidays begin at sunset the evening before the date listed.
What is 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.
How are Tu BiShvat dates determined?
Tu BiShvat falls on a fixed date in the Hebrew (lunisolar) calendar each year. Because the Hebrew calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar, the corresponding Gregorian date shifts annually. The dates on this page are calculated algorithmically — no manual updates needed.