Ramadan Start
Many Muslims in Australia welcome Ramadan as period of fasting, self-evaluation and spiritual growth. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Passover (Pesach) in Australia lasts for eight days. Many Jewish people mark Passover with family members and close friends. Communal celebrations are held in some rural and regional areas.
Is First day of Passover a Public Holiday?
First day of Passover is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, March 28, 2021 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Australia.
The Passover is a Jewish observance that involves communal celebratory meals.
©iStockphoto.com/ dra_schwartz
What Do People Do?
Many Jewish people in Australia celebrate Passover at home with family and close friends. People are also encouraged to invite someone into their home who would otherwise not be able to take part in the celebrations. Some people choose to spend the whole Passover period in a Jewish resort or retreat at a hotel. Apart from Seders (celebratory meals), people can take part in educational activities and lectures on Jewish life and culture and sports.
In some rural areas, communal celebratory meals (Seders) are held. These give Jewish people living a long way from Jewish communities a chance to take a full part in the Passover celebrations. Extra Seders are held in Byron Bay, Cairns, Coffs Harbour, Darwin and Fremantle.
Public Life
Passover is not a public holiday in Australia. 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 Day and the Islamic Day of Ashura. Read about other Jewish observances, such as Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day), Purim, Yom(Arbor Day)HaShoah, Lag(Arbor Day)B'Omer, Shavuot, Tisha(Arbor Day)B'Av, and Rosh(Arbor Day)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.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat | Apr 23 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2017 | Tue | Apr 11 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2018 | Sat | Mar 31 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Mar 28 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Apr 23 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 13 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | First day of Passover | Jewish holiday |
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.
You Might Also Like
Yom HaAtzmaut
Many Jewish communities in Australia celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, which is Israel’s Independence Day, on the fifth day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
Lag B'Omer
Many Jewish Australians observe Lag B’Omer on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.