Passover in Jerusalem 2027
Apr 21 – Apr 28, 2027 · updated daily
Passover 5787: the seder is on the evening of Wednesday, 21 April 2027, the first festival day is Thursday 22.4, Chol HaMoed runs to Tuesday 27.4, and the seventh day of Passover is Wednesday 28 April. In Jerusalem, Chol HaMoed Pesach is the busiest week of the year after Sukkot.
Passover in Jerusalem: the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall, Chol HaMoed festivals and activities for the whole family, special tours, and the Old City at the height of its spring glory.
Chol HaMoed Passover is Jerusalem's second-biggest tourism peak (after Sukkot). Attractions step up their programming, but the crowds peak too — arrive early at the main sites and book tickets in advance.
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What is there to do in Jerusalem during Chol HaMoed Passover?
The Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall (held twice during Chol HaMoed), special activities at the museums, city festivals, tours of the Old City and the City of David, and spring walks in the parks. The calendar on this page is updated with all the holiday events.
Which restaurants are open during Passover in Jerusalem?
Most kosher restaurants switch to a kosher-for-Passover menu, and some close on the holiday itself. In the city center and the German Colony there are also places that stay open as usual. It's best to call and check before you go.
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