Passover in 2025 begins at sunset on Saturday, April 12, and ends after nightfall on Sunday, April 20. It is traditionally celebrated for seven days in Israel and for eight days by many Jews in the Diaspora (outside Israel)

. The holiday starts on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan and commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The first and last days (or first two and last two days in the Diaspora) are observed as holy days with special rituals and restrictions

. In summary:

• Length in Israel: 7 days
• Length in the Diaspora: 8 days
• 2025 dates: April 12 (sunset) to April 20 (nightfall)

This pattern of duration is consistent annually, with the difference between Israel and Diaspora observance rooted in ancient rabbinic tradition.