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When is Passover (Day 1) 2026?
Passover (Day 1) 2026 is on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Israel.
During Passover, the Jewish people remember the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, their exodus from Egypt, and that their first-born children were spared during the 10th plague, as told in the Haggadah.
See April 2 on the world mapPassover (Day 1) 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | April 2Thursday |
Questions about Passover (Day 1)
- When is Passover (Day 1) in 2026?
- Passover (Day 1) is on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Passover (Day 1)?
- Passover (Day 1) is marked in 1 country: Israel.
- Is Passover (Day 1) a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Good Friday April 3
- Easter Monday April 6
- Independence Day January 1
- Easter Sunday April 5
- Holy Saturday April 4
- Maundy Thursday April 2
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- Daylight Saving Time ends April 5
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- Palm Sunday March 29
- Family Day February 16