Passover in 2026 begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (in most communities outside Israel).

Key dates for Passover 2026

  • Start of Passover (first Seder): Evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Second Seder (outside Israel): Evening of Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • End of Passover (outside Israel, 8 days): Nightfall on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • End of Passover (in Israel / 7‑day observance): Nightfall on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Remember that in the Jewish calendar, holidays begin the prior evening after sunset, so the first Seder night is what marks the start of Passover.