Passover Wishes and Greetings: What to Write in a Passover Card

Passover wishes do not need to be long. A simple “Happy Passover” with a few personal lines is a kind way to let family, friends and coworkers know you are thinking of them during the holiday. Passover 2027 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 21, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 29.

Passover, called Pesach in Hebrew, is the Jewish holiday that remembers the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Families gather for the seder, a festive meal where the story is retold from the Haggadah, and they eat matzah instead of leavened bread for the length of the holiday. Below are Hebrew greetings and what they mean, plus Passover wishes for family, friends, coworkers, kids, seder hosts and interfaith families.

Article contents

• How to Wish Someone a Happy Passover in a Card
• When Is Passover 2027
• Passover Greetings in Hebrew and What They Mean
• Short Passover Greetings and Wishes
• Passover Wishes for Family
• Passover Wishes for Friends
• Passover Messages for Coworkers and Clients
• Passover Wishes for Kids and Grandchildren
• Thank You Notes for a Seder Host
• Passover Messages for Interfaith Families and New Friends
• Passover Blessings and Bible Verses
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Wish Someone a Happy Passover in a Card

A Passover card only needs three or four sentences.

1. Start with a greeting and their name. “Dear Aunt Miriam” or “To the Levine family” makes the card feel personal from the first line.
2. Wish them a happy Passover. “Happy Passover” is always right, and “Chag Pesach Sameach” or “Chag Sameach” adds a Hebrew touch.
3. Add one personal detail. Mention the seder, a family recipe or a plan to see them.
4. Close warmly and sign your name. “With love,” “Warm wishes” or “Shalom” all work well.

Here is an example: “Dear Aunt Miriam, Chag Pesach Sameach. Thank you for hosting the seder again this year. The kids are already practicing the Four Questions. With love, Josh and Rachel”

When Is Passover 2027

Passover 2027 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 21, 2027, and the first seder is held that evening. Outside Israel, the holiday lasts eight days and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 29. In Israel, it lasts seven days and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, April 28. The date changes each year because Passover follows the Hebrew calendar and begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan.

If you are mailing a card, send it about a week before the first seder so it arrives before the holiday begins.

Passover Greetings in Hebrew and What They Mean

A few Hebrew or Yiddish words can make a Passover card feel more personal. Spellings in English letters vary.

Chag Sameach (khahg sah-MAY-akh) means “happy holiday.” It is used for many Jewish holidays, including Passover, Sukkot and Shavuot, so it is a safe greeting for any Jewish holiday card.

Chag Pesach Sameach means “happy Passover holiday.” Pesach is the Hebrew name for Passover. You may also see the shorter “Pesach Sameach.”

Chag Kasher V’Sameach means “have a kosher and happy holiday.” It is used mainly for Passover, because the holiday has its own food rules, such as not eating leavened bread. It is a good choice for family and friends who keep kosher for Passover.

Gut Yontif is Yiddish for “good holiday.” Many families have used it for generations.

Next year in Jerusalem is the line that traditionally closes the seder. It makes a warm closing line in a card to family.

Short Passover Greetings and Wishes

These short Passover greetings fit almost anyone who celebrates. Use one on its own or add a personal line after it.

• Happy Passover!
• Chag Pesach Sameach! Wishing you a happy Passover.
• Chag Kasher V’Sameach! Have a kosher and happy Passover.
• Thinking of you this Passover.
• Wishing you a meaningful Passover and a joyful seder.
• May your Passover be filled with meaning, love and good company.
• Wishing you peace, health and happiness this Passover.
• Happy Pesach! May your seder table be full and your home be peaceful.

Passover Wishes for Family

If you cannot all be together at the seder this year, a card is a good way to tell your family they are in your thoughts.

• Happy Passover to the best family I could ask for. I am grateful we get to celebrate together again this year.
• Chag Sameach! There is no seder like ours, with all the singing and the cousins hunting for the afikoman.
• Thinking of all of you this Passover. I will miss being at the table this year.
• Mom and Dad, thank you for keeping our family traditions going year after year. Happy Passover with all my love.
• Wishing our whole family a happy and healthy Passover. Next year in Jerusalem!
• Grandma, Passover always makes me think of your kitchen. Chag Pesach Sameach with all my love.
• Gut Yontif! I am thankful for every seder we have shared.
• Happy Pesach to my brother and his family. I hope the kids have fun asking the Four Questions this year.

Passover Wishes for Friends

These Passover wishes for friends work in a card or a text message.

• Happy Passover, my friend. I hope you have a wonderful seder with your family.
• Chag Sameach! Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Passover.
• Wishing you a meaningful Passover. Thank you for being such a good friend all year long.
• Happy Passover from our family to yours. Let’s get together for coffee after the holiday.
• Chag Pesach Sameach! I hope your seder is full of laughter and your matzah ball soup is perfect.
• Sending you warm wishes for Passover and a year full of good health and happiness.

Passover Messages for Coworkers and Clients

For coworkers, clients and business contacts, keep the message warm and simple. A short wish and the name of your team or company is enough.

• Wishing you and your family a happy Passover.
• Chag Sameach. I hope you have a meaningful seder with the people you love.
• Happy Passover from all of us. Enjoy the holiday with your family.
• Wishing you a Passover full of good food, good company and good memories.
• Happy Passover. Thank you for being such a great part of our team.
• Thank you for your partnership this year. Wishing you and your family a happy Passover.

Passover Wishes for Kids and Grandchildren

Children love the seder traditions, especially searching for the afikoman, the hidden piece of matzah.

• Happy Passover! I hope you find the afikoman this year.
• Have fun at the seder, and good luck with the Four Questions!
• Wishing you a Passover full of matzah ball soup and fun with your cousins.
• Enjoy the holiday, and save me a macaroon!
• Happy Passover, sweetheart. I am so proud of you for learning the Four Questions.
• Happy Passover! Here is a little something to add to your afikoman prize.

Thank You Notes for a Seder Host

Hosting a seder takes days of cooking and planning. A short thank you note after the holiday lets the host know their work was noticed, especially if you mention a dish or moment you enjoyed.

• Thank you for welcoming us to your seder. Everything was delicious, and we loved being part of the celebration.
• Thank you for hosting such a beautiful seder. The brisket was perfect, and the kids are still talking about finding the afikoman.
• We are so grateful you opened your home to us for Passover. Thank you for the wonderful meal and the warm welcome.
• Thank you for including me at your Passover table. I learned so much, and I felt right at home.
• Thank you for hosting the whole family again this year. We know how much work it takes.
• Thank you for a lovely Passover seder. Your charoset was the best I have ever had.
• Thank you for letting us share Passover with you. It meant a great deal to our family.

Passover Messages for Interfaith Families and New Friends

Many families celebrate both Jewish and Christian holidays in the spring, and many people attend a seder with a friend for the first time. These messages are respectful and easy to send.

• Happy Passover! Thank you for inviting me to my first seder. I learned so much about your family’s traditions.
• Wishing you a happy Passover. I am grateful you have shared this holiday with me over the years.
• Thinking of you as you celebrate Passover. I hope the holiday brings you peace and time with the people you love.
• Chag Sameach! Thank you for teaching me about the seder plate and the story of the Exodus.
• Happy Passover to our wonderful blended family. We are lucky to have so many traditions to share.
• Wishing you a meaningful Passover. I look forward to learning more about the holiday with you next year.

Passover Blessings and Bible Verses

For family and friends who appreciate a faith-based message, these Passover blessings are simple and warm.

• May God bless you and your family with health, peace and joy this Passover.
• Wishing you a blessed Passover surrounded by the people you love.
• May the story of Passover fill your home with hope and gratitude.
• Praying for a peaceful and joyful Passover for you and your family.

Bible Verses for Passover Cards

Several of these verses come from the Book of Exodus, where Passover is first described. All are from the New International Version (NIV).

• “This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD, a lasting ordinance.” Exodus 12:14
• “Celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread, because it was on this very day that I brought your divisions out of Egypt. Celebrate this day as a lasting ordinance for the generations to come.” Exodus 12:17
• “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
• “The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” Psalm 118:24
• “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Passover 2027?

Passover 2027 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 21, with the first seder that evening. It ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 29, or on Wednesday, April 28, in Israel.

What do you say to someone on Passover?

“Happy Passover” is always a warm and correct greeting. You can also say “Chag Sameach,” which means “happy holiday,” or “Chag Pesach Sameach,” which means “happy Passover holiday” in Hebrew.

What should I write in a thank you note after a seder?

Thank the host by name, mention a dish or moment you enjoyed, and say how much it meant to be included. Two or three sentences are enough.

For more holiday and thank you card ideas, see our Easter wishes for friends who celebrate both holidays, our Hanukkah wishes, our bat mitzvah wishes and our thank you card messages for notes to a seder host.

Any of these Passover wishes will fit in a blank card. Our Butterfly Garden set suits a spring holiday note, and our Birds of America cards work well for thank you notes after the seder. Both are blank inside and printed on 100% recycled paper.