How Many Days Until Hanukkah 2026?
There are 65 days until Hanukkah 2026 — Saturday, December 5, 2026.
When is Hanukkah 2026?
- DateSaturday, December 5, 2026
- Days left9 weeks + 2 days
- Working days47
Hanukkah 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026. It begins at sundown on the evening of Friday, December 4, 2026.
That is 9 weeks and 2 days from today, or 47 working days. The previous one was on December 15, 2025, 290 days ago.
Rule: 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, for eight nights.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, lasts eight nights. The first candle is lit on the evening before the first day.
Hanukkah dates for the next years
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 5, 2026 | Saturday | 65 |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | 450 |
| 2028 | December 13, 2028 | Wednesday | 804 |
| 2029 | December 2, 2029 | Sunday | 1,158 |
| 2030 | December 21, 2030 | Saturday | 1,542 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Hanukkah 2026?
As of October 1, 2026, there are 65 days until Hanukkah on Saturday, December 5, 2026. That is 9 weeks and 2 days, including 47 working days.
What day of the week is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 falls on a Saturday (Saturday, December 5, 2026).
How is the date of Hanukkah determined?
25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, for eight nights. It begins at sundown on the evening before.
When is Hanukkah 2027?
Hanukkah 2027 is on Saturday, December 25, 2027.