In 2024, Passover occurs after Easter due to the differences in how the two holidays are calculated.
Passover is based on the Hebrew calendar, specifically starting on the 15th day of Nisan. In 2024, Passover begins at sunset on April 22 and ends at nightfall on April 30.
Easter, on the other hand, is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. In 2024, Easter Sunday falls on March 31.
The timing difference arises because Passover can occur anywhere from late March to late April, while Easter can also vary but often falls before Passover depending on the lunar cycles. This year, since Easter is at the end of March, it precedes Passover by nearly a month.
