Pesach 2027 times in New York
Candle lighting and end of yom tov for the first and last days of Pesach 2027 in New York, United States, plus the latest times to eat and burn chametz.
First days
- Wednesday 21 April: Candle lighting (first Seder) 19:23
- Thursday 22 April: Candle lighting, not before (second Seder) 20:25
- Friday 23 April: Shabbat candles, from an existing flame 19:25
- Saturday 24 April: Yom tov and Shabbat end 20:28
Last days
- Tuesday 27 April: Candle lighting 19:29
- Wednesday 28 April: Candle lighting, not before 20:33
- Thursday 29 April: Yom tov ends 20:34
Chametz – Wednesday 21 April
- Latest time to eat chametz (Magen Avraham): 10:15
- Latest time to eat chametz (Gra): 10:39
- Latest time to burn chametz (Magen Avraham): 11:35
- Latest time to burn chametz (Gra): 11:47
Follow your community's custom.
Candle lighting in New York is 18 minutes before sunset. "Not before" and end times use nightfall (8.5°).
New York City has long been a global epicenter of Jewish life, tracing its roots back to the mid-17th century with the arrival of the first Jewish settlers from Recife, Brazil, who landed in New Amsterdam in 1654. This initial Sephardic community laid the groundwork for Jewish presence, establishing Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in North America. Subsequent waves of immigration profoundly shaped the city's cultural and religious landscape. The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed a massive influx of Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe, fleeing persecution and seeking economic opportunity. These immigrants settled predominantly in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, transforming it into a vibrant Jewish quarter filled with synagogues, yeshivas, Yiddish theaters, and kosher businesses.
Pesach programs near New York
Frequently asked questions
When do I light candles for the first Seder of Pesach 2027 in New York?
In New York, candle lighting for the first Seder is at 19:23 on Wednesday 21 April.
When does Pesach 2027 end in New York?
In New York, the last day of Pesach ends at 20:34 on Thursday 29 April.
What is the latest time to eat chametz in New York?
On Wednesday 21 April in New York: 10:15 according to the Magen Avraham and 10:39 according to the Gra. Follow your community's custom.