שבת נחמו
Shabbat Nachamu
Shabbat Nachamu (Shabbat of Consolation) is the first Shabbat after Tisha B'Av, with a haftarah of comfort from Isaiah.
When is Shabbat Nachamu 2026?
Observed on
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Shabbat Nachamu is the Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'Av.
Significance
Shabbat Nachamu marks the transition from mourning to consolation, offering hope after Tisha B'Av through God's promise of redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shabbat Nachamu
Shabbat Nachamu (Shabbat of Comfort) is the Shabbat immediately following Tisha B'Av. It takes its name from the haftarah reading that begins 'Nachamu, nachamu ami' (Comfort, comfort My people) from Isaiah 40. It is the first of seven haftarot of consolation read between Tisha B'Av and Rosh Hashanah.
The seven Shabbatot between Tisha B'Av and Rosh Hashanah each feature a haftarah from Isaiah with themes of comfort and redemption. This progression moves the community from mourning the destruction of the Temple to hope and renewal before the High Holidays. Shabbat Nachamu, with its powerful opening call of double comfort, marks the turning point from grief to consolation.
About Shabbat Nachamu
Shabbat Nachamu (שבת נחמו) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Shabbat Nachamu 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.