✡️ Countdown to Passover 2027
Passover is Wednesday, April 21, 2027
When Is Passover 2027?
Passover 2027 is on Wednesday, April 21, 2027. Passover (Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. The week-long celebration includes the Seder meal, eating matzah, and retelling the Exodus story.
Passover Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | Saturday |
| 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | Apr 21, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Apr 10, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | Mar 30, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | Apr 17, 2030 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | Apr 7, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | Mar 26, 2032 | Friday |
| 2033 | Apr 13, 2033 | Wednesday |
| 2034 | Apr 3, 2034 | Monday |
About Passover
Passover (Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. The week-long celebration includes the Seder meal, eating matzah, and retelling the Exodus story. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays.
History & Origins of Passover
Passover (Pesach) is one of the most important Jewish holidays, commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt as described in the Book of Exodus. According to tradition, God sent ten plagues upon Egypt when Pharaoh refused to free the Israelites. The final plague — the death of the firstborn — "passed over" the homes of the Israelites who had marked their doorposts with lamb's blood. Passover has been observed for over 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously celebrated holidays in the world. The holiday begins on the 15th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar and lasts seven days in Israel and eight days in the diaspora.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Passover
- Conducting the Passover Seder meal with family, following the Haggadah text
- Eating matzah (unleavened bread) throughout the holiday
- Removing all chametz (leavened products) from the home before Passover
- Placing symbolic foods on the Seder plate: maror (bitter herbs), charoset, karpas, shank bone, and egg
- Reciting the Four Questions (Mah Nishtanah), traditionally asked by the youngest child
- Drinking four cups of wine during the Seder
- Opening the door for Elijah the Prophet and setting an extra cup of wine
- Singing traditional songs like "Dayenu" and "Chad Gadya"
Fun Facts About Passover
Passover is the most widely observed Jewish holiday — even many secular Jews participate in a Seder.
About 3 million matzahs are produced daily by the largest matzah bakery in the world.
The tradition of hiding the afikomen (a piece of matzah) for children to find dates back centuries.
During Passover, observant Jews avoid wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt unless in matzah form.
The longest Passover Seder on record lasted over 8 hours.
Maxwell House has published a Passover Haggadah since 1932, making it one of the most widely used in America.