How Many Days Until Hanukkah?
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts eight nights.
Quick answer
There are 187 days until Hanukkah on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Friday, December 4, 2026
Countdown to Hanukkah
187 days
Hanukkah is on Friday, December 4, 2026.
- Weeks and days
- 26 weeks 5 days
- Approximate months
- 6 months
- Target date
- Friday, December 4, 2026
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Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts eight nights.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah falls on Friday, December 4, 2026.
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