Passover lasts 7 days in Israel and 8 days in most Jewish communities outside Israel. It begins at sunset on the first evening and ends at nightfall on the final day.

Why it varies

  • The Torah sets Passover at 7 days.
  • An extra day is traditionally observed in the Diaspora, which is why many calendars show 8 days.
  • Some Reform communities observe 7 days even outside Israel.

Simple example

If Passover starts on a Friday evening, it ends:

  • Saturday night in Israel after 7 days.
  • Sunday night in many places outside Israel after 8 days.

Quick answer

So the shortest accurate answer is: Passover lasts 7 days in Israel and 8 days elsewhere.