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(Today (April 30, 2026) is 7 months and 4 days before December 4, 2026)

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Hanukkah

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival of lights commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

When Is Hanukkah Celebrated?

Hanukkah is celebrated every year on for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar

Since Last Hanukkah

Last Hanukkah was on December 14, 2025 (Sunday). That was 137 days ago.

Hanukkah Celebration Days

HolidayYearCelebration DateDay of the Week
Hanukkah2025December 14, 2025Sunday
Hanukkah2026December 04, 2026Friday
Hanukkah2027December 24, 2027Friday
Hanukkah2028December 12, 2028Tuesday
Hanukkah2029December 01, 2029Saturday
Hanukkah2030December 20, 2030Friday
Hanukkah2031December 09, 2031Tuesday
Hanukkah2032November 27, 2032Saturday
Hanukkah2033December 16, 2033Friday
Hanukkah2034December 06, 2034Wednesday
Hanukkah2035December 25, 2035Tuesday

Nearest Upcoming Holiday

The nearest upcoming holiday is Vesak (Buddha Day) on May 1, 2026 (in 1 day)
Hanukkah 2026 - It Is Also
  • 0.597 Years
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  • 7.133 Months
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  • 31.143 Weeks
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  • 218 Days
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  • 5,232 Hours
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  • 313,920 Minutes
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  • 18,835,200 Seconds
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  • 7 months and 4 days

Timeline

April 30, 2026
7.13 Months
December 4, 2026
31.14 Weeks

Hanukkah 2026 - Countdown

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Groundhog DayFebruary 2, 2026Monday Passed
Valentines DayFebruary 14, 2026Saturday Passed
Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)February 16, 2026Monday Passed
RamadanFebruary 17, 2026Tuesday Passed
Chinese New YearFebruary 17, 2026Tuesday Passed
Defender of the Fatherland DayFebruary 23, 2026Monday Passed
SpringMarch 1, 2026Sunday Passed
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2026Sunday Passed
St. Patrick's DayMarch 17, 2026Tuesday Passed
Eid al-FitrMarch 19, 2026Thursday Passed
NowruzMarch 20, 2026Friday Passed
Passover (Pesach)April 1, 2026Wednesday Passed
April Fools' DayApril 1, 2026Wednesday Passed
Good FridayApril 3, 2026Friday Passed
EasterApril 5, 2026Sunday Passed
Buddhist New YearApril 13, 2026Monday Passed
Earth DayApril 22, 2026Wednesday Passed
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Victory DayMay 9, 2026Saturday in 9 days
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Thanksgiving DayNovember 26, 2026Thursday in 210 days
Black FridayNovember 27, 2026Friday in 211 days
Cyber MondayNovember 30, 2026Monday in 214 days
WinterDecember 1, 2026Tuesday in 215 days
HanukkahDecember 4, 2026Friday in 218 days
Saint Nicholas DayDecember 6, 2026Sunday in 220 days
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HolidayTime to Holiday
New Year (January 1, 2027)8 months and 1 day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027)8 months and 18 days
Valentines Day (February 14, 2027)9 months and 14 days
Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) (February 15, 2027)9 months and 15 days
Spring (March 1, 2027)10 months and 1 day
Ramadan (February 7, 2027)9 months and 7 days
Easter (March 28, 2027)10 months and 28 days
Mother's Day (May 10, 2026)10 days
Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)25 days
Summer (June 1, 2026)1 month and 1 day
Father's Day (June 21, 2026)1 month and 21 days
Independence Day (July 4, 2026)2 months and 4 days
Autumn (September 1, 2026)4 months and 1 day
Labor Day (September 7, 2026)4 months and 7 days
Columbus Day (October 12, 2026)5 months and 12 days
Halloween (October 31, 2026)6 months and 1 day
Veterans Day (Armistice Day) (November 11, 2026)6 months and 11 days
Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026)6 months and 26 days
Winter (December 1, 2026)7 months and 1 day
Hanukkah (December 4, 2026)7 months and 4 days
Black Friday (November 27, 2026)6 months and 27 days
Christmas (December 25, 2026)7 months and 25 days
Chinese New Year (February 6, 2027)9 months and 6 days
Diwali (November 8, 2026)6 months and 8 days
Eid al-Fitr (March 9, 2027)10 months and 9 days
Eid al-Adha (May 27, 2026)27 days
Passover (Pesach) (April 21, 2027)11 months and 21 days
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) (September 21, 2026)4 months and 21 days
Vesak (Buddha Day) (May 1, 2026)1 day
Nowruz (March 20, 2027)10 months and 20 days
Birth of Krishna (Krishnashtami) (September 4, 2026)4 months and 4 days
New Year's Eve (December 31, 2026)8 months and 1 day
St. Patrick's Day (March 17, 2027)10 months and 17 days
International Women's Day (March 8, 2027)10 months and 8 days
Earth Day (April 22, 2027)11 months and 22 days
Epiphany (Three Kings Day) (January 6, 2027)8 months and 6 days
Defender of the Fatherland Day (February 23, 2027)9 months and 23 days
Victory Day (May 9, 2026)9 days
April Fools' Day (April 1, 2027)11 months and 1 day
International Workers' Day (May 1, 2026)1 day
Juneteenth (June 19, 2026)1 month and 19 days
Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026)7 months and 24 days
Boxing Day (December 26, 2026)7 months and 26 days
Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2026)5 days
Groundhog Day (February 2, 2027)9 months and 2 days
Good Friday (March 26, 2027)10 months and 26 days
Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026)7 months
Buddhist New Year (April 13, 2027)11 months and 13 days
Saint Nicholas Day (December 6, 2026)7 months and 6 days

FAQ

How long until Hanukkah 2026?

There are 7 months and 4 days until Hanukkah 2026

When is Hanukkah celebrated?

Hanukkah is celebrated every year on for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar

How many days until Hanukkah 2026?

7 months and 4 days until Hanukkah 2026.

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