MoedThe dates of Hanukkah
Hanukkah from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | evening of December 10 | December 18 | 25 Kislev 5781 |
| 2021 | evening of November 28 | December 6 | 25 Kislev 5782 |
| 2022 | evening of December 18 | December 26 | 25 Kislev 5783 |
| 2023 | evening of December 7 | December 15 | 25 Kislev 5784 |
| 2024 | evening of December 25 | January 2 | 25 Kislev 5785 |
| 2025 | evening of December 14 | December 22 | 25 Kislev 5786 |
| 2026 | evening of December 4 | December 12 | 25 Kislev 5787 |
| 2027 | evening of December 24 | January 1 | 25 Kislev 5788 |
| 2028 | evening of December 12 | December 20 | 25 Kislev 5789 |
| 2029 | evening of December 1 | December 9 | 25 Kislev 5790 |
| 2030 | evening of December 20 | December 28 | 25 Kislev 5791 |
| 2031 | evening of December 9 | December 17 | 25 Kislev 5792 |
| 2032 | evening of November 27 | December 5 | 25 Kislev 5793 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Hanukkah: what it is
Hanukkah commemorates the recapture of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees and its rededication (Talmud, Shabbat 21b, which tells of the jar of oil that burned for eight days). It is not a yom tov: work is permitted.
The menorah, or hanukkiah, is lit at nightfall: from sunset according to some customs, from the appearance of the stars according to others. On Friday it is lit before Shabbat begins; on Saturday night, after Shabbat ends.
What people do
- One light on the first night, one more each night up to eight, kindled with the shamash.
- The blessings before lighting: three on the first night, two on the others.
- Adding Al Hanisim to the prayers and saying full Hallel each day.
- Eating foods fried in oil (sufganiyot, latkes) and playing with the dreidel.
Also written: Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanuka, Channukah, Hanoukka.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins on the evening of Friday, December 4 and ends on Saturday, December 12, on the diaspora calendar.
How long does Hanukkah last?
Hanukkah lasts 8 days.
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