MoedThe dates of Tenth of Tevet
Tenth of Tevet from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | January 7 | — | 10 Tevet 5780 |
| 2020 | December 25 | — | 10 Tevet 5781 |
| 2021 | December 14 | — | 10 Tevet 5782 |
| 2023 | January 3 | — | 10 Tevet 5783 |
| 2023 | December 22 | — | 10 Tevet 5784 |
| 2025 | January 10 | — | 10 Tevet 5785 |
| 2025 | December 30 | — | 10 Tevet 5786 |
| 2026 | December 20 | — | 10 Tevet 5787 |
| 2028 | January 9 | — | 10 Tevet 5788 |
| 2028 | December 28 | — | 10 Tevet 5789 |
| 2029 | December 16 | — | 10 Tevet 5790 |
| 2031 | January 5 | — | 10 Tevet 5791 |
| 2031 | December 25 | — | 10 Tevet 5792 |
| 2032 | December 12 | — | 10 Tevet 5793 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Tenth of Tevet: what it is
On the 10th of Tevet the Babylonian armies began to besiege Jerusalem (II Kings 25:1, Ezekiel 24:1-2). It is a minor fast, from dawn to nightfall. It can fall on a Friday, the only minor fast that can: it then ends with the start of Shabbat.
In Israel the Chief Rabbinate also made it the general Kaddish day for victims of the Holocaust whose date of death is unknown.
What people do
- No eating or drinking from dawn to nightfall.
- Extra prayers of supplication (Selichot).
Also written: Tenth of Tevet, Asara B’Tevet, Asarah B’Tevet, 10 Tevet, Dix Tevet.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tenth of Tevet in 2026?
Tenth of Tevet 2026 falls on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
How long does Tenth of Tevet last?
Tenth of Tevet lasts 1 day.
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