Tu B'Av
| Tu B'Av | |
|---|---|
Dancing girls on Tu B'Av | |
| Official name | Hebrew: ט״ו באב English: Fifteenth of Av |
| Type | Jewish |
| Observances | Tachanun and similar prayers are omitted from daily prayers |
| Date | 15th day of Av |
| 2024 date | Sunset, 18 August – nightfall, 19 August |
| 2025 date | Sunset, 8 August – nightfall, 9 August |
| 2026 date | Sunset, 28 July – nightfall, 29 July |
| 2027 date | Sunset, 17 August – nightfall, 18 August |
| Frequency | Annual |
Tu B'Av (Hebrew: ט״ו באב, lit. 'fifteenth of Av') is a minor Jewish holiday. In modern-day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love (חג האהבה Ḥag HaAhava), akin to Valentine's Day. It has been said to be an auspicious day for weddings.