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Tisha B'Av 2028
Tisha B'Av begins at sundown on Monday 31 July, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday 1 August.
Tisha B'Av falls 11 days earlier than in 2027, as the Hebrew calendar does in most years: twelve lunar months come to about 354 days.
Tisha B'Av 2028 falls on Tuesday 1 August, and begins at sundown the evening before.
Times for Jerusalem and New York.
- Days of Tisha B'Av
- Begins at sundown
| Day | In Israel | Outside Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 31 Jul8 Av | Israel:Erev Tisha B'Av. Fast begins 19:36 | Outside Israel:Erev Tisha B'Av. Fast begins 20:12 |
| Tue 1 Aug9 Av | Israel:Tisha B'Av. Fast ends 20:04 | Outside Israel:Tisha B'Av. Fast ends 20:44 |
The fast begins at sunset and ends when the sun is 6.45° below the horizon.
Tisha B'Av is a 25-hour fast mourning the destruction of both Temples and later catastrophes. Lamentations is read by candlelight, sitting on the floor.
What happens in Israel
Restaurants and places of entertainment close by law the evening it begins, and thousands gather at the Western Wall.
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A city's Shabbat times for 2027, the moon on the night someone was born, a bar or bat mitzvah portion, the Kinneret on a day that matters. Each one is drawn for the person you choose, then printed and shipped free.
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Tisha B'Av moves by up to a month from one year to the next, but never leaves its season.
The Hebrew calendar follows the moon and adds a month seven years in nineteen. Here is Tisha B'Av in every year this site has computed.
| Year | Begins at sundown | Ends at nightfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mon 12 AugMonday 12 August | Tue 13 AugTuesday 13 August |
| 2025 | Sat 2 AugSaturday 2 August | Sun 3 AugSunday 3 August |
| 2026 | Wed 22 JulWednesday 22 July | Thu 23 JulThursday 23 July |
| 2027 | Wed 11 AugWednesday 11 August | Thu 12 AugThursday 12 August |
| 2028 | Mon 31 JulMonday 31 July | Tue 1 AugTuesday 1 August |
| 2029 | Sat 21 JulSaturday 21 July | Sun 22 JulSunday 22 July |
| 2030 | Wed 7 AugWednesday 7 August | Thu 8 AugThursday 8 August |
14 other Jewish holidays fall in 2028.
The next 8 in the order they fall. Each has its own page for 2028.
Saturday 12 February
Tu BiShvat
The new year of the trees. Tree planting in Israel and eating the fruits of the land.
Sunday 12 March
Purim
Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Megillah readings, costumes, mishloach manot and festive meals.
Tuesday 11 April
Passover (Pesach)
The festival of freedom, marking the Exodus from Egypt. Seder nights, matzah, and no chametz for eight days (seven in Israel).
Monday 24 April
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Israel a two-minute siren brings the country to a standstill.
Monday 1 May
Yom HaZikaron
Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day.
Sunday 14 May
Lag BaOmer
The 33rd day of the Omer count. Bonfires, weddings and celebrations at Mount Meron.
Wednesday 31 May
Shavuot
The festival of receiving the Torah at Sinai. All-night learning and dairy foods. Two days in the diaspora, one in Israel.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tisha B'Av 2028?+
Tisha B'Av 2028 begins at sundown on Monday 31 July and ends at nightfall on Tuesday 1 August. Jewish days start in the evening, so the first full day is Tuesday 1 August.
How long is Tisha B'Av?+
1 day. Same date and practice everywhere. When it falls on Shabbat the fast moves to Sunday.
Is Tisha B'Av different in Israel?+
Same date and practice everywhere. When it falls on Shabbat the fast moves to Sunday.
What happens in Israel on Tisha B'Av?+
Restaurants and places of entertainment close by law the evening it begins, and thousands gather at the Western Wall.
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