How Many Days Until Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts eight nights. This page is specific to 2026.
Quick answer
There are 187 days until Hanukkah on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Friday, December 4, 2026
Countdown to Hanukkah 2026
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
About this countdown
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts eight nights. This page is specific to 2026.
The countdown is recalculated automatically using the date in your browser. You do not need to refresh manually — open the page anytime to see how many days remain until Hanukkah.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah falls on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Does this page update automatically?
Yes. The countdown is calculated in your browser every time you open the page, so it always reflects today's date.
What happens after the date passes?
Once the event has passed, the card switches to show how many days ago it was. The annual version of this page automatically moves on to the next occurrence.
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