Passover (Day 7)
The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.
Shavuot is a Jewish observance that follows Passover by 50 days. It is the second of three major Jewish festivals. The other two are Passover and Sukkot.
Is Shavuot a Public Holiday?
Shavuot is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Barley and wheat make up part of the Seven Species of crops, which are symbolic of Shavuot.
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About Shavuot
Read more about Shavuot.Shavuot Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Jun 9 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Fri | May 29 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Mon | May 17 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Sun | Jun 5 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Fri | May 26 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Wed | Jun 12 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 2 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Fri | May 22 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Fri | Jun 11 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Wed | May 31 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Sun | May 20 | Shavuot | National holiday, Hebrew |
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