Passover (Day 1)
During Passover, the Jewish people remember the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, their exodus from Egypt, and that their first-born children were spared during the 10th plague, as told in the Haggadah.
Many Jewish communities around the world observe Lag B’Omer, also known as Lag BaOmer, on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar. The name of this observance refers to the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer.
Is Lag BaOmer a Public Holiday?
Lag BaOmer is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Many Jewish communities light bonfires on Lag B'Omer.
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About Lag BaOmer
Read more about Lag BaOmer.Lag BaOmer Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | May 23 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Tue | May 12 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Fri | Apr 30 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Thu | May 19 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Tue | May 9 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Sun | May 26 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Fri | May 16 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Tue | May 5 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Tue | May 25 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Sun | May 14 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Thu | May 3 | Lag BaOmer | Observance, Hebrew |
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