How many days until Hanukkah?
Hanukkah 2026 is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 65 days from today. The countdown below updates live for your time zone.
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Counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone.
*Business days count Monday–Friday from tomorrow through the target date and skip U.S. federal holidays (observed dates).
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 is on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the eight-day Jewish festival of lights. It begins at sundown on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. One more candle of the menorah is lit on each of the eight nights. The date shown is the evening the first candle is lit.
Hanukkah dates for the next few years
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 4 | Friday | 65 |
| 2027 | December 24 | Friday | 450 |
| 2028 | December 12 | Tuesday | 804 |
| 2029 | December 1 | Saturday | 1,158 |
| 2030 | December 20 | Friday | 1,542 |
| 2031 | December 9 | Tuesday | 1,896 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 is on Friday, December 4, 2026.
How many days until Hanukkah?
There are 65 days until Hanukkah (December 4, 2026), counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
What day of the week is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 falls on a Friday.
How many weeks until Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is 9 weeks and 2 days away (65 days).
How many months until Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is 2 months and 4 days away.
How many business days until Hanukkah?
There are 47 weekdays (Monday–Friday) between tomorrow and December 4, 2026, or 44 business days if you skip U.S. federal holidays.
How many hours until Hanukkah?
About 1,560 hours, counting from midnight today. The live counter above shows the exact hours, minutes and seconds left for your time zone.