Shavuot
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Shavuot 2026 will start on Thursday night, May 21st and end on Saturday night, May 23rd
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The holiday of Shavuot takes place in the spring which a great time for a kosher vacation. Shavuot 2026 begins on Thursday night, May 21, and ends on Saturday night, May 23. In Israel, Shavuot is observed for one day on Friday, May 22, ending Friday night, and then goes straight into Shabbat.
Looking for a meaningful and relaxing way to spend Shavuot this year? Whether you're dreaming of a luxury hotel, a boutique stay, or a family-friendly resort, TotallyJewishTravel.com connects you to top-rated Shavuot programs around the world.
These programs offer fully catered kosher meals (including delicious dairy menus for the chag!), inspiring shiurim and lectures, daily minyanim, and fun activities for all ages. Some even include late-night Torah learning sessions and beautiful settings to reflect the spirit of Matan Torah.
What is Shavuot (Shavuos)?
Shavuot (also known as Pentecost) is one of the three Pilgrimage Festivals (the other two are Passover and Sukkot) when Jews would go to Jerusalem. Shavuot takes place on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. The Hebrew word Shavuot translates as “weeks” since it celebrates the completion of the counting of the omer, the 49-day count between Passover and Shavuot. The holiday of Shavuot commemorates the Jews receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is customary to stay up to learn Torah on the night of Shavuot and to eat dairy foods.
TJT has many kosher Shavuot programs for you to choose from in Europe, Morocco and the United States.