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
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 4 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 24 | Friday |
| 2028 | December 12 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | December 1 | Saturday |
| 2030 | December 20 | Friday |
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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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