When Is Passover in 2026?

Key Pesach Dates and Seder Nights from 2026 to 2040

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Planning a Passover vacation? Hosting a big family Seder? Knowing the dates of Pesach well in advance helps make everything smoother—especially when the calendar gets tricky. Passover always starts on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nisan, but the dates shift each year on the secular calendar.

Here’s your go-to guide for Passover 2026 through 2040, including when the holiday begins and ends, plus Seder nights so you can prepare accordingly.

Passover Overview

Passover (Pesach) commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and is celebrated for seven days in Israel and eight days outside of Israel. The first night of the holiday includes a festive meal known as the Seder, and a second Seder is observed on night two in the diaspora.

Passover Dates (2026–2040)

Here are the Passover start and end dates for the upcoming years. Keep in mind that Passover always begins at sunset on the evening listed as the start date, and the number of days varies depending on your location—seven days in Israel and eight days in the diaspora. In the diaspora, there are also two Seder nights, while in Israel, there is just one.

  • 2026: Passover begins Wednesday evening, April 1. It ends Thursday, April 9 in the diaspora and Wednesday, April 8 in Israel. Seder nights are April 1 and 2.
  • 2027: Begins Monday evening, April 21. Ends Tuesday, April 29 in the diaspora and Monday, April 28 in Israel. Seder nights are April 21 and 22.
  • 2028: Begins Monday evening, April 10. Ends Tuesday, April 18 in the diaspora and Monday, April 17 in Israel. Seder nights are April 10 and 11.
  • 2029: Begins Friday evening, March 30. Ends Saturday, April 7 in the diaspora and Friday, April 6 in Israel. Seder nights are March 30 and 31.
  • 2030: Begins Thursday evening, April 18. Ends Friday, April 26 in the diaspora and Thursday, April 25 in Israel. Seder nights are April 18 and 19.
  • 2031: Begins Monday evening, April 7. Ends Tuesday, April 15 in the diaspora and Monday, April 14 in Israel. Seder nights are April 7 and 8.
  • 2032: Begins Wednesday evening, March 26. Ends Thursday, April 3 in the diaspora and Wednesday, April 2 in Israel. Seder nights are March 26 and 27.
  • 2033: Begins Wednesday evening, April 13. Ends Thursday, April 21 in the diaspora and Wednesday, April 20 in Israel. Seder nights are April 13 and 14.
  • 2034: Begins Monday evening, April 3. Ends Tuesday, April 11 in the diaspora and Monday, April 10 in Israel. Seder nights are April 3 and 4.
  • 2035: Begins Monday evening, April 23. Ends Tuesday, May 1 in the diaspora and Monday, April 30 in Israel. Seder nights are April 23 and 24.
  • 2036: Begins Friday evening, April 11. Ends Saturday, April 19 in the diaspora and Friday, April 18 in Israel. Seder nights are April 11 and 12.
  • 2037: Begins Monday evening, March 30. Ends Tuesday, April 7 in the diaspora and Monday, April 6 in Israel. Seder nights are March 30 and 31.
  • 2038: Begins Monday evening, April 19. Ends Tuesday, April 27 in the diaspora and Monday, April 26 in Israel. Seder nights are April 19 and 20.
  • 2039: Begins Saturday evening, April 8. Ends Sunday, April 16 in the diaspora and Saturday, April 15 in Israel. Seder nights are April 8 and 9.
  • 2040: Begins Wednesday evening, March 28. Ends Thursday, April 5 in the diaspora and Wednesday, April 4 in Israel. Seder nights are March 28 and 29.

How Many Seders?

  • In Israel: One Seder is held on the first night.
  • Outside Israel: Two Seders are held—one on each of the first two nights.

The Seder is the heart of the holiday—retelling the story of the Exodus with symbolic foods, songs, and traditions.

What Else to Know

Chol Hamoed (the intermediate days) begins after the Seders and continues until the final day(s) of Yom Tov. The number of Chol Hamoed days depends on your location:

  • In Israel, where there is only one Yom Tov at the start and end of Passover, there are five full days of Chol Hamoed.
  • In the diaspora, there are two days of Yom Tov at both ends, so Chol Hamoed lasts four days.

This difference can affect holiday plans, especially for those joining Passover programs or planning day trips.

Mimouna, a joyful post-Passover celebration with roots in North African Jewish tradition, is held on the evening after the holiday ends—on night 7 in Israel and night 8 in the diaspora.

Why Planning Ahead Matters

Whether you’re heading to a Passover program, planning a family gathering, or booking a vacation rental with kosher catering, having the dates in mind early helps avoid stress and last minute prep.

Want more help getting ready for Pesach? Explore our site for tips on Passover travel, Pesach accommodations, and holiday traditions.

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