How Many Days Until Hanukkah 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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About Hanukkah 2026
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday. In 2026, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 4th, with the first full day on December 5th. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil lasting eight days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Thursday, December 4th, 2026. The first full day is Friday, December 5th, and it ends on the evening of Saturday, December 12th.
Hanukkah lasts for eight days and eight nights. In 2026, it runs from the evening of December 4th through December 12th.
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar. Since the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, the dates shift relative to the Gregorian calendar each year.