How many days until Hanukkah?

Hanukkah begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, 2026. As of Friday, November 13, 2026, that is 21 days away. Hanukkah lasts eight nights; the first candle is lit at sundown.

Hanukkah

Friday, December 4, 2026

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Hanukkah in the years ahead

YearDateDay
2026December 4Friday
2027December 24Friday
2028December 12Tuesday
2029December 1Saturday
2030December 20Friday

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Hanukkah begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, 2026. As of Friday, November 13, 2026, that is 21 days away. Hanukkah lasts eight nights; the first candle is lit at sundown.

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