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When Is Passover? (Pesach Countdown & Dates)
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
An educational resource and countdown tool details the date rules and observance dates for Passover (Pesach). Users search for this to find when the holiday is next celebrated, view a ticking countdown, and check upcoming dates.
Find the exact start and end dates for Passover (Pesach), including a live ticking countdown, upcoming dates from 2026 to 2030, and history.
Quick Answer
Passover begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and ends on the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Direct answer
Passover begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and ends on the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026.
In the Jewish calendar, Passover (Pesach) begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. In the Gregorian calendar, it always falls in the spring, typically in April, starting at sundown on the evening before the first full day.
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Jewish Calendar Start
15th of Nisan
Duration
8 Days (7 in Israel)
Key Ritual
Seder Meal & eating Matzo
How it works
This page displays when Passover is observed and counts down to the next upcoming occurrence.
Because Passover follows a lunar-based calendar, the dates are loaded from a verified astronomical calendar dataset for high accuracy.
When is Passover?
In the Jewish calendar, Passover (Pesach) begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. In the Gregorian calendar, it always falls in the spring, typically in April, starting at sundown on the evening before the first full day.
How is the date determined?
Passover begins on the 15th day of Nisan, which corresponds to the first full moon of spring. The Jewish calendar incorporates leap months programmatically to keep Passover in the spring season.
A brief history and background
The holiday name refers to the biblical story where God passed over the homes of the Israelites during the tenth plague of Egypt (the death of the firstborn). Celebrants eat matzo (unleavened bread), hold a ritual Seder meal, and retell the Exodus story.
Is it a US federal holiday?
No, Passover is not a federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, banks, and post offices remain open, though it is celebrated and observed widely.
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Frequently asked questions
In 2026, Passover starts at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, and concludes on Thursday, April 9.
A Seder is a ritual feast held on the first and second nights of Passover, featuring symbolic foods, songs, and the reading of the Haggadah.
To remember the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, during which their dough did not have time to rise, Jewish law forbids eating chametz (leavened grain products) during the holiday.
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