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Hanukkah is Friday, December 4, 2026
About Hanukkah
Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar, so its date moves every year. It lasts eight nights; the date shown is the evening the first candle is lit, at sundown.
Hanukkah dates
| 2026 | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, December 24, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, December 12, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, December 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, December 20, 2030 |
Questions
How many days until Hanukkah?
Hanukkah 2026 is on Friday, December 4, 2026. The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.
What day is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 falls on Friday, December 4, 2026.
What day is Hanukkah 2027?
Hanukkah 2027 falls on Friday, December 24, 2027.
Is the countdown in my time zone?
Yes. It counts down to midnight at the start of the day where you are, using your device's time zone.