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When is Passover in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015?

Passover Dates

The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, falls on the Hebrew calendar dates of Nissan 15-22. Here are coinciding secular dates for the upcoming years:

2011: April 18-26

2012: April 6-14

2013: March 25-April 2

2014: April 14-22

2015: April 3-11

Note: The Jewish calendar date begins at sundown of the night beforehand. Thus all holiday observances begin at sundown on the secular dates listed, with the following day being the first full day of the holiday. (Thus, the first Passover seder is held on the evening of the first date listed.) Jewish calendar dates conclude at nightfall.

The first two days of Passover (from sundown of the first date listed, until nightfall two days later) are full-fledged, no-work-allowed holiday days. The subsequent four days are Chol Hamoed, when work is allowed, albeit with restrictions. Chol Hamoed is followed by another two full holiday days.

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Posted: Jan 30, 2012

when is Yom Tov?

Please add in the day of the week on which each Yom Tov occurs.

Posted By David Sarota, W Hartford, CT

Posted: Jan 6, 2012

Thank you so much for this site! It answers lots of question for my friends and settles arguments quite well. It is a blessing to have somewhere to go and not have to feel like you are losing your mind when asking to be reminded. Thank you so much for your support!

Posted By Anonymous, Louisville, Ky

Posted: Oct 11, 2011

marriage dates

Hi Bernie,
I'm not affiliated with this site but it doesn't appear that your questions was answered. The relevant dates in spring 2012 when most observant Jews would not schedule a marriage are from Monday, April 23 through May 9, the period of time between the beginning of the month of Iyar and the holiday of Lag Ba'omer. Some are strict regarding the entire period after Passover through Lag Ba'omer. As you probably know, observant Jews also do not get married on the Sabbath or on any holidays during which work is forbidden.

Mazal tov!

Posted By Yankel, lawrence

Posted: Aug 10, 2011

Marriage dates after PAssover, 2012

Good morning
Our son is planning to get married after Passover, 2012
I know that there are restrictions sometime between Passover and June.
Could you please let me know which dates are unavailable for their marriage?
Many thanks

Posted By Bernie, Montreal, Canada

Posted: May 4, 2011

Dates

Derrick, we celebrate the Jewish holidays on their respective Jewish calendar dates which do not coincide with the Gregorian calendars. For more information on how the Jewish calendar works please see: Chabad.org/55194

Posted By Chana Benjaminson

Posted: Apr 28, 2011

Flour, Passover date

"Bob: The first seder is on the eve of the 15th as Biblically mandated"

"'You are to keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, and then the entire assembly of the community of Isra'el will slaughter it at dusk.They are to take some of the blood and smear it on the two sides and top of the door-frame at the entrance of the house in which they eat it.

Posted By Robert, Pretoria, South Africa

Posted: Apr 24, 2011

why does the date jump around

if the date is set from the first time wouldn't always be the same as with someones birth. I understand the days can change but how the month. please explain.

Posted By Derrik

Posted: Apr 22, 2011

Passover

Why did the Angel of Death need a signal? Why did G-d punish the innocent children of the oppressed Egyptian peasants? Why did G-d "harden Pharaoh's heart"? Curious that this holy celebration is so steeped in blood....

Posted By David, Ottawa, Canada

Posted: Apr 20, 2011

thank you

Posted By eric acquah, kumasi, Ghana

Posted: Apr 18, 2011

Flour, Passover date

Evans: On Passover we may not use flour from any of the five grains, any other processed foods used during the holiday must have a kosher for Passover certification, for more information please see chabad.org/1742

Bob: The first seder is on the eve of the 15th as Biblically mandated and as established according to the Jewish calendar. The Passover offering was brought on the afternoon of the 14th, but the Seder was held and the holiday of Passover began, on the 15th which is why the Seder is then.

Posted By Chani Benjaminson

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