Passover (Day 7)
The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.
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 Passover (Day 1) a Public Holiday?
Passover (Day 1) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Unleavened bread, Matzoh, commemorates the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt.
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About Passover (Day 1)
Read more about Passover (Day 1).Passover (Day 1) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Apr 20 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Thu | Apr 9 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Sun | Mar 28 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 16 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Thu | Apr 6 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Tue | Apr 23 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 13 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Thu | Apr 2 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Thu | Apr 22 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Tue | Apr 11 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Sat | Mar 31 | Passover (Day 1) | National holiday, Hebrew |
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