When Is the March Equinox?
The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.
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. It falls on Sunday, March 28, 2021 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in India.
Unleavened bread, Matzoh, commemorates the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt.
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About First day of Passover
Read more about First day of Passover.First day of Passover Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2022.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat | Apr 23 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 2017 | Tue | Apr 11 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 2018 | Sat | Mar 31 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | Mar 28 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | First day of Passover | Observance |
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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