Tu B'Av (Festival of Love)
The Jewish festival of love, the ancient celebration of joy and romance.
Tu B'Av falls on 15 Av in the Hebrew calendar, six days after Tisha B'Av. It usually lands in late July or August.
When Is Tu B'Av (Festival of Love)?
Tu B'Av falls on 15 Av in the Hebrew calendar, six days after Tisha B'Av. It usually lands in late July or August.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
Tu B'Av (15th of Av) is described in the Mishnah as one of the two greatest joyous days of the year. In ancient times, unmarried women dressed in white and danced in vineyards. In modern Israel it is often likened to Valentine's Day.
How It Is Observed
Romantic celebrations, giving flowers and gifts to loved ones, weddings are popular on this day.