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Shabbat and Festivals: What You’re Allowed to Do and When
Work prohibition depends on the type of festival
Minor Fasts
The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.
Shavuot 2026
In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.
Tisha B’Av 2025
In 2025, Tisha B'Av begins at nightfall on Saturday, August 2, and concludes at nightfall on Sunday, August 3.
About Jewish & Secular Holidays 101
The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.