First day of Passover in United Kingdom
Quick Facts
Passover marks the Israelites' liberation from slavery and their exodus from Egypt around 3000 years ago.Name
First day of PassoverFirst day of Passover 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012First day of Passover 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday.
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Passover (Pesach) lasts for eight days in the United Kingdom. Many Jewish people in the United Kingdom spend the Passover period with family members or close friends and attend special communal meals known as Seders.
Ceremonial meals are held during Passover. ©iStockphoto.com/Stella Levi
What do people do?
Many people spend the Passover period with family and close friends. They eat ceremonial meals, known as Seders and make a special effort to cook traditional Jewish food. They also invite other Jewish people, particularly the poor, frail or live alone.
Many communities, especially in London and Manchester, organize communal Seders. These are held in community halls, synagogues, private homes and hotels. Some people choose to take a vacation to at a Jewish-run hotel during the Passover period. France, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Switzerland are popular destinations for retreats during Passover.
Public life
Passover is not a bank holiday in the United Kingdom. However, some Jewish businesses and organizations may be closed or offer a reduced level of service during 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.
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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 April 2012 in United Kingdom
- Palm Sunday ―Sunday, April 1, 2012
- Maundy Thursday ―Thursday, April 5, 2012
- Good Friday ―Friday, April 6, 2012
- Holy Saturday ―Saturday, April 7, 2012
- Easter Sunday ―Sunday, April 8, 2012
- Easter Monday ―Monday, April 9, 2012
- Orthodox Good Friday ―Friday, April 13, 2012
- Last day of Passover ―Saturday, April 14, 2012
- Orthodox Holy Saturday ―Saturday, April 14, 2012
- Orthodox Easter ―Sunday, April 15, 2012
- Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, April 16, 2012
- Yom HaShoah ―Wednesday, April 18, 2012
- St. George's Day ―Monday, April 23, 2012
- Shakespeare Day ―Monday, April 23, 2012
- Yom HaAtzmaut ―Thursday, April 26, 2012
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