15 Av 5787
Tu B'Av 2027
Tu B'Av begins at sundown on Tuesday 17 August, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday 18 August.
Tu B'Av falls 20 days later than in 2026, because the Hebrew year 5787 adds a second month of Adar.
Tu B'Av 2027 falls on Wednesday 18 August, and begins at sundown the evening before.
- Days of Tu B'Av
- Begins at sundown
| Day | In Israel | Outside Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 17 Aug14 Av | Tu B'Av begins at sundown, everywhere | |
| Wed 18 Aug15 Av | Tu B'Av, everywhere | |
Tu B'Av is a minor festival described in the Mishnah as one of the happiest days of the year, when unmarried women would dance in the vineyards.
What happens in Israel
Modern Israel treats it as a day for love and romance, with weddings, concerts and heavy advertising.
Tu 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 Tu B'Av in every year this site has computed.
| Year | Begins at sundown | Ends at nightfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sun 18 AugSunday 18 August | Mon 19 AugMonday 19 August |
| 2025 | Fri 8 AugFriday 8 August | Sat 9 AugSaturday 9 August |
| 2026 | Tue 28 JulTuesday 28 July | Wed 29 JulWednesday 29 July |
| 2027 | Tue 17 AugTuesday 17 August | Wed 18 AugWednesday 18 August |
| 2028 | Sun 6 AugSunday 6 August | Mon 7 AugMonday 7 August |
| 2029 | Thu 26 JulThursday 26 July | Fri 27 JulFriday 27 July |
| 2030 | Tue 13 AugTuesday 13 August | Wed 14 AugWednesday 14 August |
14 other Jewish holidays fall in 2027.
The next 8 in the order they fall. Each has its own page for 2027.
Saturday 23 January
Tu BiShvat
The new year of the trees. Tree planting in Israel and eating the fruits of the land.
Tuesday 23 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.
Thursday 22 April
Passover (Pesach)
The festival of freedom, marking the Exodus from Egypt. Seder nights, matzah, and no chametz for eight days (seven in Israel).
Tuesday 4 May
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Israel a two-minute siren brings the country to a standstill.
Tuesday 11 May
Yom HaZikaron
Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day.
Wednesday 12 May
Yom HaAtzmaut
Israel's Independence Day, marking the declaration of the state in 1948.
Tuesday 25 May
Lag BaOmer
The 33rd day of the Omer count. Bonfires, weddings and celebrations at Mount Meron.
Friday 11 June
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 Tu B'Av 2027?+
Tu B'Av 2027 begins at sundown on Tuesday 17 August and ends at nightfall on Wednesday 18 August. Jewish days start in the evening, so the first full day is Wednesday 18 August.
How long is Tu B'Av?+
1 day. Same date everywhere; barely marked outside Israel.
Is Tu B'Av different in Israel?+
Same date everywhere; barely marked outside Israel.
What happens in Israel on Tu B'Av?+
Modern Israel treats it as a day for love and romance, with weddings, concerts and heavy advertising.