פסח שני
Pesach Sheni
Pesach Sheni (Second Passover) was a make-up date for those unable to bring the Paschal offering on time. It symbolizes second chances.
When is Pesach Sheni 2026?
Observed on
Friday, May 1, 2026
Pesach Sheni is observed on the 14th of Iyar, exactly one month after Erev Pesach.
Significance
Pesach Sheni teaches that it is never too late for a second chance. Even those who missed the original Passover offering were given another opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pesach Sheni
Pesach Sheni (Second Passover) falls on the 14th of Iyar, exactly one month after the Passover sacrifice was offered. In Temple times, anyone who was ritually impure or on a distant journey during Passover could bring the Paschal offering on this makeup date. It teaches that it is never too late to fulfill a missed spiritual opportunity.
Without the Temple, Pesach Sheni is a minor observance. The main custom is to eat matzah to commemorate the day. Tachanun (penitential prayers) is omitted from the prayer service. Some have the custom of not fasting on this day, and eulogies are not recited.
About Pesach Sheni
Pesach Sheni (פסח שני) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Pesach Sheni 2026 and information about its meaning and observance.