Supporting colleagues and students during Passover
07 Apr 2025
Supporting colleagues and students during Passover this April
Passover (also called Pesach) is an eight-day Jewish festival which is celebrated in early spring and commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven, and highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus.
When will Passover take place?
This year Passover begins on Saturday, 12 April and ends on Sunday, 20 April.
How is Passover celebrated?
Passover has two parts: the first two and last two days are holidays with candle lighting, festive meals, and restrictions on work and electricity. The first two nights feature a Seder, where the Exodus story is told over a meal. The middle four days, Chol Hamoed, are semi-festive, allowing most work.
Passover Guidelines
More information
We aim to take an integrated approach that celebrates individuals and their many identities to ensure that we are truly inclusive of all our community. This is set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Religion or belief (including no belief);
- Multi-faith chaplaincy;
- Our Staff Networks are a great way to connect with the wider University community. To find out more email the EDI Team at: equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk.
Support
If during this celebratory time of year, you may be away from friends and family, university-wide support is available such as: