HOLIDAYS
Shavuot 2026 - Date, Traditions and Schedule
Shavuot 2026 falls on Friday, May 22, 2026 (6 Sivan).
Creates a long weekend! (Friday holiday + Saturday Shabbat)
Eve of Shavuot: Thursday evening, May 21.
Schedule - Shavuot 2026
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Erev Shavuot | May 21, 2026 | Thursday |
| Shavuot | May 22, 2026 | Friday |
| Shabbat | May 23, 2026 | Saturday |
Shavuot Traditions
- Tikkun Leil Shavuot - All-night Torah study
- Dairy foods - Cheesecake, blintzes, dairy meals
- Reading the Book of Ruth
- Decorating homes with greenery and flowers
- Yizkor prayer
Shavuot in Upcoming Years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 22 | Friday |
| 2027 | May 12 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May 31 | Wednesday |
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