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2 months and 10 days

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(Today (September 24, 2026) is 2 months and 10 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 284 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

Nearest Upcoming Holiday

The nearest upcoming holiday is Columbus Day on October 12, 2026 (in 18 days)
Hanukkah 2026 - It Is Also
  • 0.195 Years
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  • 2.333 Months
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  • 10.143 Weeks
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  • 71 Days
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  • 1,704 Hours
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  • 102,240 Minutes
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  • 6,134,400 Seconds
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  • 2 months and 10 days

Timeline

September 24, 2026
10.14 Weeks
December 4, 2026
71 Days

Hanukkah 2026 - Countdown

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New YearJanuary 1, 2026Thursday Passed
Epiphany (Three Kings Day)January 6, 2026Tuesday Passed
Old New YearJanuary 14, 2026Wednesday Passed
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026Monday Passed
Groundhog DayFebruary 2, 2026Monday Passed
Valentines DayFebruary 14, 2026Saturday Passed
Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)February 16, 2026Monday Passed
MaslenitsaFebruary 16, 2026Monday Passed
RamadanFebruary 17, 2026Tuesday Passed
Chinese New YearFebruary 17, 2026Tuesday Passed
Defender of the Fatherland DayFebruary 23, 2026Monday Passed
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2026Sunday Passed
St. Patrick's DayMarch 17, 2026Tuesday Passed
Eid al-FitrMarch 19, 2026Thursday Passed
SpringMarch 20, 2026Friday 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
Vesak (Buddha Day)May 1, 2026Friday Passed
International Workers' DayMay 1, 2026Friday Passed
Cinco de MayoMay 5, 2026Tuesday Passed
Victory DayMay 9, 2026Saturday Passed
Mother's DayMay 10, 2026Sunday Passed
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026Monday Passed
Eid al-AdhaMay 27, 2026Wednesday Passed
Russia DayJune 12, 2026Friday Passed
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026Friday Passed
SummerJune 21, 2026Sunday Passed
Father's DayJune 21, 2026Sunday Passed
Independence DayJuly 4, 2026Saturday Passed
Knowledge DaySeptember 1, 2026Tuesday Passed
Birth of Krishna (Krishnashtami)September 4, 2026Friday Passed
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026Monday Passed
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)September 21, 2026Monday Passed
AutumnSeptember 22, 2026Tuesday Passed
Columbus DayOctober 12, 2026Monday in 18 days
HalloweenOctober 31, 2026Saturday in 37 days
Unity DayNovember 4, 2026Wednesday in 41 days
DiwaliNovember 8, 2026Sunday in 45 days
Veterans Day (Armistice Day)November 11, 2026Wednesday in 48 days
Thanksgiving DayNovember 26, 2026Thursday in 63 days
Black FridayNovember 27, 2026Friday in 64 days
Cyber MondayNovember 30, 2026Monday in 67 days
HanukkahDecember 4, 2026Friday in 71 days
Saint Nicholas DayDecember 6, 2026Sunday in 73 days
WinterDecember 21, 2026Monday in 88 days
Christmas EveDecember 24, 2026Thursday in 91 days
ChristmasDecember 25, 2026Friday in 92 days
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2026Saturday in 93 days
New Year's EveDecember 31, 2026Thursday in 98 days

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HolidayTime to Holiday
New Year (January 1, 2027)3 months and 8 days
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027)3 months and 25 days
Valentines Day (February 14, 2027)4 months and 21 days
Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) (February 15, 2027)4 months and 22 days
Spring (March 20, 2027)5 months and 24 days
Ramadan (February 7, 2027)4 months and 14 days
Easter (March 28, 2027)6 months and 4 days
Mother's Day (May 9, 2027)7 months and 15 days
Memorial Day (May 31, 2027)8 months and 7 days
Summer (June 21, 2027)8 months and 28 days
Father's Day (June 20, 2027)8 months and 27 days
Independence Day (July 4, 2027)9 months and 10 days
Autumn (September 23, 2027)11 months and 30 days
Labor Day (September 6, 2027)11 months and 13 days
Columbus Day (October 12, 2026)18 days
Halloween (October 31, 2026)1 month and 7 days
Veterans Day (Armistice Day) (November 11, 2026)1 month and 18 days
Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026)2 months and 2 days
Winter (December 21, 2026)2 months and 27 days
Hanukkah (December 4, 2026)2 months and 10 days
Black Friday (November 27, 2026)2 months and 3 days
Christmas (December 25, 2026)3 months and 1 day
Chinese New Year (February 6, 2027)4 months and 13 days
Diwali (November 8, 2026)1 month and 15 days
Eid al-Fitr (March 9, 2027)5 months and 13 days
Eid al-Adha (May 16, 2027)7 months and 22 days
Passover (Pesach) (April 21, 2027)6 months and 28 days
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) (October 11, 2027)1 year and 17 days
Vesak (Buddha Day) (May 20, 2027)7 months and 26 days
Nowruz (March 20, 2027)5 months and 24 days
Birth of Krishna (Krishnashtami) (August 24, 2027)11 months
New Year's Eve (December 31, 2026)3 months and 7 days
St. Patrick's Day (March 17, 2027)5 months and 21 days
International Women's Day (March 8, 2027)5 months and 12 days
Earth Day (April 22, 2027)6 months and 29 days
Epiphany (Three Kings Day) (January 6, 2027)3 months and 13 days
Defender of the Fatherland Day (February 23, 2027)4 months and 30 days
Victory Day (May 9, 2027)7 months and 15 days
Russia Day (June 12, 2027)8 months and 19 days
Unity Day (November 4, 2026)1 month and 11 days
April Fools' Day (April 1, 2027)6 months and 8 days
International Workers' Day (May 1, 2027)7 months and 7 days
Juneteenth (June 19, 2027)8 months and 26 days
Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026)3 months
Boxing Day (December 26, 2026)3 months and 2 days
Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2027)7 months and 11 days
Groundhog Day (February 2, 2027)4 months and 9 days
Good Friday (March 26, 2027)6 months and 2 days
Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026)2 months and 6 days
Buddhist New Year (April 13, 2027)6 months and 20 days
Saint Nicholas Day (December 6, 2026)2 months and 12 days
Knowledge Day (September 1, 2027)11 months and 8 days
Old New Year (January 14, 2027)3 months and 21 days
Maslenitsa (March 8, 2027)5 months and 12 days

FAQ

How long until Hanukkah?

Until Hanukkah 2026 there are 2 months and 10 days

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?

2 months and 10 days until Hanukkah 2026.

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