Hanukkah 2026
Dec 4, 2026
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Festival of Lights
December 4, 2026
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, 2026, and lasts for eight nights, concluding on Saturday, December 12, 2026. This holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, celebrated by lighting a menorah, playing dreidel, and eating fried foods.
Details
- Duration
- 8 nights, beginning at sundown
- Observance
- Jewish Festival of Lights