First day of Passover in United States
Quick Facts
Passover marks the Israelites' liberation from slavery and their exodus from Egypt around 3000 years ago.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| First day of Passover | English |
| Primer Día del Pésaj | Spanish |
First day of Passover 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010First day of Passover 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011Note: Many Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday.
See list of observations below
Passover (Pesach) lasts for eight days in the United States. Many Jewish people spend the Passover period with family members or close friends. Others stay in resorts or take a cruise.
The Passover is celebrated in many Jewish communities in the United States. It includes ceremonial meals and wine. ©iStockphoto.com/Stella Levi
What do people do?
Many people spend the Passover period with family or close friends. They make a special effort to ensure that older people, the poor, and those living alone can take part in the ceremonial meals known as Seder. They may do this by inviting people into their homes or giving them a gift basket. Passover gift baskets are filled with Seder plates and ceremonial foods and wine.
Other people choose to spend the Passover period at a Jewish hotel or resort or on a cruise ship. People combine Passover observances with other activities. Popular activities include sightseeing, relaxing with family or friends, skiing in the Rocky Mountains, traditional Jewish cooking classes and studying Jewish law and culture under the supervision of a well-known Rabbi.
Public life
Passover is not a federal holiday in the United States. However, some Jewish businesses and organizations may be closed or offer a reduced level of service over the Passover period.
Background and symbols
Passover is related to the Christian observances of Good Friday and Easter Sunday and the Islamic Day of Ashura. Read about other Jewish observances, such as Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day), Purim, Yom HaShoah, Lag B'Omer, Shavuot, Tisha B'Av and Rosh Hashana.
About First day of Passover in other countries
Read more about First day of Passover.First day of Passover Observances
Note: Many Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday.| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Apr 1 | 1980 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1981 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 8 | 1982 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Mar 29 | 1983 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 17 | 1984 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 6 | 1985 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 24 | 1986 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 14 | 1987 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 2 | 1988 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 20 | 1989 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 10 | 1990 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Mar 30 | 1991 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 18 | 1992 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 6 | 1993 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sun | Mar 27 | 1994 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 15 | 1995 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 4 | 1996 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 22 | 1997 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 11 | 1998 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 1 | 1999 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 20 | 2000 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sun | Apr 8 | 2001 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Mar 28 | 2002 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 17 | 2003 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 6 | 2004 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sun | Apr 24 | 2005 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 13 | 2006 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 3 | 2007 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sun | Apr 20 | 2008 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 9 | 2009 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Mar 30 | 2010 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 19 | 2011 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 7 | 2012 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Mar 26 | 2013 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Tue | Apr 15 | 2014 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 4 | 2015 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
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