When was Passover in 2017?

Passover in 2017 started on Tuesday, the 11th of April (11/4/2017) and continued for 7 days until Monday, the 17th of April.

How are Passover dates determined?

Passover or Pesach commences on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nisan. Passover lasts for either:

Seven days Passover - in Israel and for Reform Jews and other progressive Jews around the world who adhere to the Biblical commandment
Eight days Passover - for Orthodox, Hasidic, and most Conservative Jews in the diaspora.

So, For Orthodox, Hasidic, and most Conservative Jews in the diaspora, Passover in 2017 will end on Tuesday, the 18th of April.

When did Passover celebrations begin in 2017?

Note that in the Jewish calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Jews celebrated Passover on the sunset of Monday, the 10th of April.

Learn more about the significance of Passover In the Judaica Guide.

Dates of Passover by year

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