Passover 2027
📅 Wednesday, April 21, 2027
📝 About Passover 2027
Passover, or Pesach, is one of the most significant Jewish holidays, commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt as told in the Book of Exodus. The centerpiece of the observance is the Seder, a ritual meal held on the first one or two evenings, during which families read from the Haggadah, retelling the story of the Exodus through prayers, songs, and symbolic foods. The Seder plate holds items such as bitter herbs (maror) representing the bitterness of slavery, charoset symbolizing the mortar used by enslaved Israelites, and a roasted shank bone recalling the paschal lamb sacrifice. Throughout the seven or eight days of Passover, leavened bread is forbidden, replaced by matzah, unleavened flatbread that recalls the haste with which the Israelites fled Egypt. Homes undergo a thorough cleaning to remove all chametz (leavened products) before the holiday begins. Passover is observed by millions of Jews worldwide and remains one of the most widely kept traditions in Jewish life, bridging religious devotion with cultural identity and family heritage.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Wednesday, April 21, 2027
- Day of the Week
- Wednesday
- Days Remaining
- 353
- Category
- Religious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 353 days until Passover 2027 on Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
Passover 2027 is on Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
Passover, or Pesach, is one of the most significant Jewish holidays, commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt as told in the Book of Exodus. The centerpiece of the observance is the Seder, a ritual meal held on the first one or two evenings, during which families read from the Haggadah, retelling the story of the Exodus through prayers, songs, and symbolic foods. The Seder plate holds items such as bitter herbs (maror) representing the bitterness of slavery, charoset symbolizing the mortar used by enslaved Israelites, and a roasted shank bone recalling the paschal lamb sacrifice. Throughout the seven or eight days of Passover, leavened bread is forbidden, replaced by matzah, unleavened flatbread that recalls the haste with which the Israelites fled Egypt. Homes undergo a thorough cleaning to remove all chametz (leavened products) before the holiday begins. Passover is observed by millions of Jews worldwide and remains one of the most widely kept traditions in Jewish life, bridging religious devotion with cultural identity and family heritage.
Passover 2027 falls on a Wednesday.