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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 Passover (Day 1) a Public Holiday?
Passover (Day 1) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Unleavened bread, Matzoh, commemorates the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt.
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About Passover (Day 1)
Read more about Passover (Day 1).Passover (Day 1) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | 9 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Sun | 28 Mar | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Sat | 16 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Thu | 6 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Tue | 23 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Sun | 13 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Thu | 2 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Thu | 22 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Tue | 11 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Sat | 31 Mar | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2030 | Thu | 18 Apr | Passover (Day 1) | National Holiday, 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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