Passover (Pesach) 2027
Passover (Pesach) 2027 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 21, 2027 (in 191 days). Passover is a major Jewish holiday that recalls the Exodus from Egypt. It is not a federal holiday.
- Date
- Wednesday, April 21, 2027
- Countdown
- In 191 days
- Federal holiday
- No
- Date rule
- Begins at sundown before 15 Nisan (Hebrew calendar)
- Possible dates
- March 25 to April 24 (first evening)
- Next occurrence
- Monday, April 10, 2028
Passover (Pesach) dates by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | 194 days ago |
| 2027 | April 21, 2027 | Wednesday | in 191 days |
| 2028 | April 10, 2028 | Monday | in 17 months |
| 2029 | March 30, 2029 | Friday | in 2 years |
| 2030 | April 17, 2030 | Wednesday | in 3 years |
| 2031 | April 7, 2031 | Monday | in 4 years |
| 2032 | March 26, 2032 | Friday | in 5 years |
| 2033 | April 13, 2033 | Wednesday | in 6 years |
| 2034 | April 3, 2034 | Monday | in 7 years |
| 2035 | April 23, 2035 | Monday | in 8 years |
Dates are calculated from the rule shown above, not copied from a list, so they stay correct for any year. See everything else happening that month in the calendar for April 2027.
How the date of Passover is set
Passover begins on 15 Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, a lunisolar calendar that is adjusted so that Passover always falls in spring. A Jewish day starts at sunset, so the holiday starts at nightfall on the evening of 14 Nisan. This calendar lists that first evening, and the first full day of the holiday is the next day. The first evening falls between March 25 and April 24 in the Gregorian calendar. In 2028 Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 10, 2028.
How Passover is observed
Passover lasts eight days outside Israel and for seven days in Israel, and the Reform movement also keeps seven. Families hold a festive meal called the seder on the first night, and on the first two nights outside Israel. The seder follows the Haggadah, the text that retells the Exodus. Observant Jews avoid leavened food (chametz) throughout the holiday and eat matzah, the unleavened bread.
The seder plate and the four questions
A seder plate holds symbolic foods. Maror, bitter herbs, stands for the bitterness of slavery, and charoset, a sweet paste of fruit and nuts, recalls the mortar used by the enslaved. Karpas, a green vegetable dipped in salt water, a roasted bone and a roasted egg complete the plate. Four cups of wine are drunk during the seder. The youngest person at the table traditionally asks the Four Questions, which begin with "Why is this night different from all other nights?"
Foods of Passover
Matzah, the unleavened bread, is eaten all week, and many families use matzah meal for dishes such as matzah ball soup. U.S. supermarkets stock a seasonal section of products marked "kosher for Passover", and many families clean their kitchens of chametz before the holiday.
Passover in the United States
Passover is not a federal or state holiday, and offices, banks and the stock exchanges stay open. Observant employees can ask for time off, and some schools in communities with many Jewish residents close for part of the week. Passover and Easter often fall in the same weeks of spring, but because the Hebrew and Christian calendars are calculated separately, they can also be weeks apart.
Frequently asked questions about Passover (Pesach)
When is Passover (Pesach) 2027?
Passover (Pesach) 2027 is on Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
When is Passover (Pesach) 2028?
Passover (Pesach) 2028 is on Monday, April 10, 2028.
Why does this calendar show the evening before the first day?
Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the day before. The calendar lists the date of the first evening, which is when the holiday starts.
How many days is Passover?
Eight days outside Israel for most communities, and seven days in Israel and for Reform Jews.
Is Passover a federal holiday?
No. Federal offices and the stock exchanges stay open, but observant employees may request time off.