The Last Day of Passover commemorates the crossing of the Red Sea, completing the Israelites' liberation from Egypt. Observed as a holy day, it includes Torah readings, memorial prayers, and festive meals. In Hasidic tradition, the Seudat Moshiach highlights the enduring Jewish hope for ultimate redemption.

When is the Last Day of Passover?

Passover (Pesach) begins on the 15th day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, usually falling in March or April. The Last Day of Passover marks the end of this week-long (in Israel, 7 days) Jewish festival.

The following is the list of the Last Day of Passover from 2020 to 2049.

The History of the Last Day of Passover?

Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. According to the Book of Exodus, God sent ten plagues upon Egypt, and the final plague was the death of the firstborn. The Israelites were instructed to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb so the plague would "pass over" their homes—hence the name.

In the Torah, Passover (Pesach) is commanded as a seven-day festival in the Land of Israel. The first day and the seventh day are full festival days with special restrictions and rituals.

The seventh day, the Last Day of Passover in Israel, commemorates the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea (Yam Suf). According to Exodus, the Israelites escaped slavery when God parted the waters, allowing them to cross, and drowned Pharaoh's pursuing army.

In biblical and Temple times, the Last Day was observed with special sacrifices brought to the Temple in Jerusalem. Pilgrims would travel to Jerusalem for the festival, as Passover was one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals alongside Shavuot and Sukkot.

After the Temple's destruction (70 CE), Jewish observance shifted to synagogue and home rituals.

In Israel, Passover is observed for 7 days only, as written in the Torah. Thus, the seventh day is the final day—the Last Day of Passover. By contrast, in the Diaspora, Jewish communities historically kept 8 days, adding an extra day. This means that while Jews in Israel end Passover on the 7th day of Nisan 21, Jews abroad continue until Nisan 22.

The Last Day of Passover in Israel is both a religious observance and a time for family gatherings. In some communities, there are also festive meals recalling the liberation story.