Passover 2026 Dates
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is observed for eight days (seven days in Israel), starting on the 15th day of Nissan according to the Hebrew calendar. Passover in 2026 begins Wednesday evening, April 1 and ends Thursday April 9, after nightfall.
Passover dates in upcoming years
2027: Wednesday evening April 21 - Thursday April 29 after nightfall
2028: Monday evening April 10 - Tuesday April 18 after nightfall
FAQs
When Does Passover Start?
- Passover starts on Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026. According to the Hebrew calendar, Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nissan. Explore our Jewish calendar to view candle lighting times for Passover 2026.
When Does Passover End?
- In Israel Passover 2026 ends on Wednesday April 8th after nightfall. Outside of Israel, Passover ends on Thursday April 9th, after nightfall. According to the Hebrew calendar, Passover ends after nightfall on the 22nd day of the month of Nissan. View our Jewish calendar to see specific timings for Passover 2026.
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