When is Passover 2026?
Passover 2026 falls on April 2, 2026. Festival of Freedom, marking the Exodus from Egypt. Seder night on April 1st evening. Seven days of holiday (in Israel). Chol HaMoed April 3-7. Seventh of Passover on April 8.
Holiday Details
| Holiday Name | Passover |
|---|---|
| Gregorian Date | April 2, 2026 - April 8, 2026 |
| Hebrew Date | י"ד-כ"א בניסן ה'תשפ"ו |
| Day of Week | Wednesday evening (Seder), Thursday (holiday) |
| Type | Major Holiday |
| Day Off Work | Yes ✅ |
| School Holiday | Yes ✅ |
| Seder Night | April 1, 2026 |
| School Holiday Dates | March 24, 2026 - April 8, 2026 |
About Passover
Passover (Pesach) commemorates the Exodus from Egypt, from slavery to freedom. In 2026, Seder night falls on Wednesday evening April 1, first day Thursday April 2. The holiday lasts 7 days, with the first and last (Apr 8) being full holidays.
The Seder night is the highlight: reading the Haggadah, eating matzah and bitter herbs, four cups of wine, telling the Exodus story. Before the Seder - Bedikat Chametz (searching for leavened bread) with a candle.
School vacation: 16 days (Mar 24-Apr 8), the longest of the year. Traditional foods: matzah, matzo ball soup (kneidlach), charoset. The Afikoman - a prize for children!
Customs and Traditions
- 🔍 Bedikat Chametz - Searching for leaven with candle and feather
- 📖 The Seder - Haggadah, 4 cups of wine, Exodus story
- 🫓 Eating Matzah - Unleavened bread, symbol of freedom
- 🌿 Maror - Bitter herbs recalling slavery
- 🍷 Four Cups of Wine - Four expressions of redemption
- 👨👩👧👦 Mah Nishtana - Youngest child asks four questions
- 🍫 Afikoman - Hidden matzah found by children for a prize
Customs & Traditions
ליל הסדר, אכילת מצה, ארבע כוסות, הגדה, בדיקת חמץ, ביעור חמץ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passover 2026 falls on April 2, 2026.
Yes, Passover is an official public holiday in Israel.
No, students are on vacation during Passover.
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Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026. The Seder begins after nightfall.
March 24 to April 8 (16 days). School resumes April 9.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+ When is Passover in 2026?
Passover in 2026 will begin on April 2nd. Add this important date to your ALMO AI calendar so you can plan ahead and receive helpful reminders.
+ What are the Passover dates in 2026?
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+ What are some Passover traditions and customs?
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+ What is Passover and why is it celebrated?
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