Passover is a 7 day holiday (8 days outside of Israel). The first day and the last day (first two days and last two days outside of Israel) are Yamim Tovim - days which are kept like Sabbath (Cooking from an existing flame and carrying, however, are permitted). The in between days are known as Chol HaMoed - weekday of the festival.
* During Chol HaMoed, it is customary to continue the holiday spirit and avoid unnecessary work. Many people do not go to work, avoid shopping, and try to refrain from such chores as laundry, except for that which is essential for the holiday.
* The prohibition of eating chametz continues throughout the holiday.
* In the synagogue, the Torah is read and Half-Hallel (festive Psalms) and Mussaf (the additional service) are added to the daily service.
* On Shabbat of Chol HaMoed (or if Shabbat falls on the seventh day of Passover), Shir HaShirim, Song of Songs, is read before the Torah Reading. This is an Ashkenazic custom.
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