Hanukkah 2026 is on Friday 4 December 2026 — that's 178 days from now.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games, and gifts.
There are 178 days until Hanukkah 2026, which falls on Friday 4 December 2026.
Hanukkah 2026 falls on a Friday (4 December 2026).
Check our Hanukkah 2027 countdown for the exact date and live timer.