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Tisha B'Av 2029
Tisha B'Av begins at sundown on Saturday 21 July, and ends at nightfall on Sunday 22 July.
The ninth of Av is a Shabbat this year, so the fast moves to Sunday, beginning at sundown on Saturday.
Tisha B'Av 2029 falls on Sunday 22 July, and begins at sundown the evening before.
Times for Jerusalem and New York.
- Work stops
- Days of Tisha B'Av when work goes on
| Day | In Israel | Outside Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 Jul9 Av | Israel:Erev Tisha B'Av, on Shabbat. Fast begins 19:43 | Outside Israel:Erev Tisha B'Av, on Shabbat. Fast begins 20:22 |
| Sun 22 Jul10 Av | Israel:Tisha B'Av. Fast ends 20:12 | Outside Israel:Tisha B'Av. Fast ends 20:55 |
Candles 40 minutes before sunset in Jerusalem and 18 in New York. Shabbat and yom tov end when the sun is 8.5° below the horizon. The same times as our Shabbat pages. 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.
These Hanukkah gifts are drawn from the same calendars as this site.
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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Shabbat in your city, 2027
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The moon they were born under
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Their Torah portion
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The Kinneret mug
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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 2029.
The next 8 in the order they fall. Each has its own page for 2029.
Wednesday 31 January
Tu BiShvat
The new year of the trees. Tree planting in Israel and eating the fruits of the land.
Thursday 1 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.
Saturday 31 March
Passover (Pesach)
The festival of freedom, marking the Exodus from Egypt. Seder nights, matzah, and no chametz for eight days (seven in Israel).
Thursday 12 April
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Israel a two-minute siren brings the country to a standstill.
Wednesday 18 April
Yom HaZikaron
Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day.
Thursday 19 April
Yom HaAtzmaut
Israel's Independence Day, marking the declaration of the state in 1948.
Thursday 3 May
Lag BaOmer
The 33rd day of the Omer count. Bonfires, weddings and celebrations at Mount Meron.
Sunday 20 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 2029?+
Tisha B'Av 2029 begins at sundown on Saturday 21 July and ends at nightfall on Sunday 22 July. Jewish days start in the evening, so the first full day is Sunday 22 July.
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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