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Purim is a Jewish observance on the 14th day of the month of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which is in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. It commemorates a time when Jewish people were saved from death in the Persian empire around the fourth century BCE, according to the Book of Esther.
Is Purim a Public Holiday?
Even though Purim falls on Friday, March 14, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Israel.
People give food to those in need as part of their duties during Purim.
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About Purim
Read more about Purim.Purim Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tue | Mar 10 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Fri | Feb 26 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Thu | Mar 17 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Tue | Mar 7 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Sun | Mar 24 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Fri | Mar 14 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Tue | Mar 3 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Tue | Mar 23 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Sun | Mar 12 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Thu | Mar 1 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2030 | Tue | Mar 19 | Purim | Observance, Hebrew |
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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