First day of Passover in Canada
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 |
| Pessa'h | French |
First day of Passover 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013First day of Passover 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday.
List of dates for other years
Passover (Pesach) lasts for eight days in Canada. Many Jewish people mark Passover with family members and close friends. Others choose to take a Passover vacation at a hotel or resort.
The Passover is a Jewish observance celebrated in many countries, including Canada.
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What do people do?
Many people spend Passover with family and close friends. They may spend more time at their local synagogue and eat some meals with members of their community. Those who may find it difficult to organize Passover observances are invited to other people's homes for some or all of the Passover period.
Other people choose to spend this period in a hotel or resort or on a cruise ship that meets the cleanliness and food purity standards for Passover. People may combine the Passover observances, such as the Seder, with other activities. Popular activities include relaxing with family or friends, skiing in the Canadian mountains, or enjoying the natural wonders of Canada. Others choose this time of the year to study Jewish law and culture under a well-known or respected Rabbi's supervision.
Public life
Passover is not a public holiday in Canada. 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: 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 |
Other holidays in March 2013 in Canada
- St David's Day ―Friday, March 1, 2013
- Daylight Saving Time starts ―Sunday, March 10, 2013
- Commonwealth Day ―Monday, March 11, 2013
- St. Patrick's Day ―Sunday, March 17, 2013
- St. Patrick's Day ―Monday, March 18, 2013
- March equinox ―Wednesday, March 20, 2013
- Palm Sunday ―Sunday, March 24, 2013
- Maundy Thursday ―Thursday, March 28, 2013
- Good Friday ―Friday, March 29, 2013
- Holy Saturday ―Saturday, March 30, 2013
- Easter Sunday ―Sunday, March 31, 2013
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