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Passover starts on the 15th day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar and lasts for 7 or 8 days, usually in April. It celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery and their exodus from Egypt, over 3000 years ago, as told in the Haggadah (Haggada).
Is First day of Passover a Public Holiday?
This is a non-working holiday only for people who follow the Jewish faith. Public organizations, schools, and most businesses are open, though some private enterprises may have reduced hours.
Unleavened bread, Matzoh, commemorates the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt.
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About First day of Passover
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Mar 28 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Apr 23 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 13 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | Thu | Apr 22 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Apr 11 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Mar 31 | First day of Passover | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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