Haircut in Honor of Shabbat
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Question
Is it permissible to get a haircut after Rosh Chodesh Sivan? And for those who observe only the three days of restriction, is it permissible to be lenient this year in honor of Shabbat? What is the reason for these customs, having already observed until Lag BaOmer?
Answer
Hello Rabbi,
A. The time when haircuts are permitted depends on customs. Some permit from Lag BaOmer, some from Lad BaOmer, some from the three days of restriction [morning of the 3rd of Sivan], and some only from the 49th day of the Omer.
There are differing opinions on which 33 days the students of Rabbi Akiva died: from Nissan until Lag BaOmer, or from Rosh Chodesh Iyar until the 3rd of Sivan, or during all weekdays from Pesach until Shavuot.
B. This year, it is permitted from the Friday before the three days of restriction.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 493