Passover in Jerusalem 2025

Passover in Jerusalem is one of the busiest times in the city with loads of special things to do for Passover. Thousands of tourists come to celebrate the significance of the words Jews say – “next year in Jerusalem”. This year in Jerusalem, Passover falls between April 12 and April 19, 2025. School kids in Jerusalem are on holiday over Passover meaning that families are also out looking for things to do. The result is an amazing array of special events in Jerusalem for Passover for families: shows, museums, events, festivals, and special tours. Check out our general guide to Passover in Israel and information on Passover in Tel Aviv.

Passover in Jerusalem Highlights

Check back to this page later to see more details on 2025’s special Passover events.

Free Museums over Passover

Every year, Bank Hapoalim sponsors free museums in Jerusalem over Passover. These include some of the biggest and best museums in Israel.

Special Museum events

Many major museums in Jerusalem put on special events for families. In past years, this has included the Israel Museum, the Bloomfield Science Museum, the City of David, and the Tower of David.

Visit the most beautiful neighborhoods in Jerusalem

Spring is officially here – a great opportunity to take advantage of the warm weather and explore some of the city’s most beautiful and significant neighborhoods.

Yemin Moshe & Mishkenot Sha’ananim is the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside of the old city walls and lies on a hill directly across from Mount Zion. It is one of the most unique and pastoral neighborhoods in Jerusalem where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the old city walls, as well as a visit to the historical Montefiore Windmill.

Ein Kerem is a picturesque village about a 20-minute drive from city center of Jerusalem, where you can enjoy a nice walk and the beautiful landscape surrounding the area. Visit impressive churches and find local cafes or restaurants scattered throughout the area.

Visit Masada or the Dead Sea

Choose one of the best tours to Masada and you’ll have an amazing experience at this magnificent site or simply relax at a beach at the Dead Sea.

Join a tour

Choose to tour via private guide, or join a group, and explore parts of Jerusalem you might otherwise not have seen. From our Jerusalem, Dead Sea & Bethlehem tour to private tours of Jerusalem – great for a family or small group, there are loads of incredible options available.