When is Passover 2026? (Sooner Than You Think!)

Passover 2026 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1 and ends after nightfall on Thursday, April 9.

• First Seder: Evening of Wednesday, April 1
• Second Seder: Evening of Thursday, April 2 (outside Israel)
• Last day: April 9 (outside Israel) / April 8 (in Israel)

Yes, it starts on April Fools' Day this year. No, that is not a joke.

Why Does the Date Change Every Year?

Passover always falls on the 15th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar — the night of the first full moon after the spring equinox. Because the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, the date drifts each year on the Gregorian calendar, landing somewhere between late March and late April. It's not random. It's just ancient and elegant.

How Many Days Is Passover?

8 days for most Jews in the diaspora, 7 days in Israel and in many Reform communities. The first two and last two days are full holidays; the middle days (Chol HaMoed) are fair game for day trips, matzah pizza experiments, and visiting relatives you've been avoiding.

What to Do Before April 1

The Seder doesn't plan itself. A few things worth tackling now:

• Build your Haggadah — A personalized Haggadah makes your Seder feel like yours, not a homework assignment. Recustom lets you create or download one with your own text, photos, and readings from a rich content library.
• Plan your table — Who's coming? What do they eat? Does Uncle David still insist on reading every word? Plan accordingly.
• Shop early — Matzah, wine, and the Seder plate essentials disappear fast. Don't be the person buying the last sad box of matzah on March 31.

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