Days Until Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-night celebration commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah 2026 is on Friday, December 4, 2026.

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Counting today, there are 26 days until Hanukkah 2026 on Friday, December 4, 2026. That is 3 weeks and 5 days, or 26 sleeps. The clock above shows the full days and hours left.

92.9% of the way from last year's Hanukkah

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3 + 5 days
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Working days
19
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3
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Questions people ask

How many days until Hanukkah 2026?

There are 26 days until Hanukkah, counting from today. The date is Friday, December 4, 2026.

What day of the week is Hanukkah 2026?

Hanukkah 2026 falls on a Friday.

How many weeks until Hanukkah?

3 weeks and 5 days, which includes 19 working days and 3 weekends.

When is Hanukkah every year?

Variable (Jewish calendar, Nov-Dec). The countdown always shows the next upcoming date.

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