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Tisha B'Av 2025 in Israel

Five sad events in Jewish history occurred on the ninth day of the month of Av. These include the destruction of the First and the Second Temple. The anniversary is marked by a day of mourning, prayer, fasting and abstinence from certain activities.

Is Tisha B'Av a Public Holiday?

Tisha B'Av is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Torah study is forbidden on Tisha B'Av except for sad texts such as the Book of Lamentations.

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About Tisha B'Av

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Tisha B'Av Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Thu Jul 30 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2021 Sun Jul 18 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2022 Sun Aug 7 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2023 Thu Jul 27 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2024 Tue Aug 13 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2025 Sun Aug 3 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2026 Thu Jul 23 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2027 Thu Aug 12 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2028 Tue Aug 1 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2029 Sun Jul 22 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew
2030 Thu Aug 8 Tisha B'Av Observance, Hebrew

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