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First day of Passover in India
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, almost 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 Saturday, April 20, 2019 and most businesses follow regular Saturday opening hours in India.
Unleavened bread or <em>Matzoh</em> 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 2015–2019.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sat | Apr 4 | First day of Passover | Observance |
| 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 |
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