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Passover (Day 1) 2025 in Israel

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)

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Passover (Day 1) Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020木曜日4月9日 (木)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2021日曜日3月28日 (日)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2022土曜日4月16日 (土)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2023木曜日4月6日 (木)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2024火曜日4月23日 (火)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2025日曜日4月13日 (日)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2026木曜日4月2日 (木)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2027木曜日4月22日 (木)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2028火曜日4月11日 (火)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2029土曜日3月31日 (土)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew
2030木曜日4月18日 (木)Passover (Day 1)National Holiday, Hebrew

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