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First Day of Passover 2024 in Germany

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 First Day of Passover a Public Holiday?

First Day of Passover is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Unleavened bread, Matzoh, commemorates the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt.

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First Day of Passover Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2019SatApr 20First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2020ThuApr 9First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2021SunMar 28First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2022SatApr 16First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2023ThuApr 6First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2024TueApr 23First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2025SunApr 13First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2026ThuApr 2First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2027ThuApr 22First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2028TueApr 11First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL
2029SatMar 31First Day of PassoverObservance, HebrewBY, HB, SL

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