Hanukkah countdown 2026
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, lasts eight nights. One more candle on the menorah is lit each evening, starting at sundown the evening before the first day.
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Hanukkah 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Enjoy it with friends, family and loved ones.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Saturday, December 25, 2027
- Wednesday, December 13, 2028
- Sunday, December 2, 2029
How to use it
The countdown starts on its own and updates every second in your time zone. Keep the page open on a screen, or come back any day to see how long is left.
Questions & answers
When does Hanukkah start?
On 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, usually in late November or December. The first candle is lit at sundown the evening before.
How long is Hanukkah?
Eight nights and eight days.