When is Shavuot?
Shavuot is on May 22 – May 24, 2026. Here's what it means and how to observe it.
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May 22 – May 24, 2026
What it is
Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, seven weeks after Passover.
Origin
One of the three pilgrimage festivals in Deuteronomy 16. Called Pentecost in the New Testament.
How to observe
Stay up late studying Torah (Tikkun Leil Shavuot). Eat dairy foods — cheesecake, blintzes. Read the Book of Ruth.
Shavuot dates 2025–2030
- 2026May 22 – May 24, 2026
- 2027May 11 – May 13, 2027
- 2028May 31 – Jun 2, 2028
Popular questions about Shavuot
When is Shavuot 2026?
Shavuot 2026 is on May 22 – May 24, 2026.
Why does the date of Shavuot change every year?
One of the three pilgrimage festivals in Deuteronomy 16. Called Pentecost in the New Testament.
How do people observe Shavuot?
Stay up late studying Torah (Tikkun Leil Shavuot). Eat dairy foods — cheesecake, blintzes. Read the Book of Ruth.
Is Shavuot a public holiday?
Shavuot is a major Jewish observance. Whether it is a public holiday depends on your country — in the US it is not federally recognized as a day off, but many Jewish schools and businesses close.