Festivals and Feasts Mentioned in the Bible

Sacred celebrations and commemorative observances established by God to honor His acts in history.

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Festival Name: Passover
Occasion: Commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt
Date: 14th day of Nisan
Significance: Remembrance of God's protection during the Exodus
Bible References: Exodus 12:1–30; Leviticus 23:5

Festival Name: Feast of Unleavened Bread
Occasion: Follows Passover; commemorates Exodus
Date: 15th–21st of Nisan
Significance: Reminder to live a life free of sin (leaven)
Bible References: Exodus 12:15–20; Leviticus 23:6–8

Festival Name: Feast of Firstfruits
Occasion: First barley harvest offering
Date: Day after Sabbath following Passover
Significance: Thanksgiving for the harvest; prophetic of Christ’s resurrection
Bible References: Leviticus 23:9–14

Festival Name: Feast of Weeks
Occasion: Celebration 50 days after Firstfruits
Date: 6th of Sivan
Significance: Commemorates giving of the Law at Sinai; early harvest
Bible References: Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:15–22

Festival Name: Feast of Trumpets
Occasion: Spiritual awakening and repentance
Date: 1st day of Tishrei
Significance: Start of civil year; prophetic of future judgment
Bible References: Leviticus 23:23–25; Numbers 29:1–6

Festival Name: Day of Atonement
Occasion: Day of national repentance and atonement
Date: 10th day of Tishrei
Significance: Solemn day of fasting; symbolic of Christ's atonement
Bible References: Leviticus 16; Leviticus 23:26–32

Festival Name: Feast of Tabernacles
Occasion: Commemorates wilderness journey
Date: 15th–21st of Tishrei
Significance: Celebration of God's provision and presence
Bible References: Leviticus 23:33–43; Deuteronomy 16:13–17

Festival Name: Sabbath
Occasion: Weekly day of rest
Date: Every 7th day
Significance: Reminder of God's rest and covenant
Bible References: Exodus 20:8–11; Leviticus 23:3

Festival Name: Feast of Dedication
Occasion: Rededication of the Temple
Date: 25th of Kislev (8 days)
Significance: Celebrates victory over Antiochus IV and the rededication of the temple
Bible References: John 10:22

Festival Name: Feast of Purim
Occasion: Deliverance of Jews in Persia
Date: 14th and 15th of Adar
Significance: Commemorates Queen Esther saving her people
Bible References: Esther 9:20–32