Day of the week
Thursday
It begins at sundown on Wed, Apr 1.
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 92 of 2026
91 days after January 1.
How the Date of Passover Is Determined
Passover begins on 15 Nisan in the Hebrew lunisolar calendar, so its Gregorian date moves between late March and late April. It lasts 8 days outside Israel (7 in Israel), starting at sundown with the first Seder.
Passover Dates 2026–2031
Passover 2026 FAQ
When Is Passover 2026?
Passover 2026 is on Thursday, April 2, 2026 and ends on Thursday, April 9, 2026. It begins at sundown on Wed, Apr 1.
Is Passover a federal holiday?
No. Passover is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Passover determined?
Passover begins on 15 Nisan in the Hebrew lunisolar calendar, so its Gregorian date moves between late March and late April. It lasts 8 days outside Israel (7 in Israel), starting at sundown with the first Seder.
When Is Passover 2027?
Passover 2027 is on Thursday, April 22, 2027.
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