How many days until Hanukkah?

When is Hanukkah 2026?

Friday, December 4, 2026. Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar and begins at sundown on the 24th of Kislev. The countdown runs to the date of the first candle in the evening.

The Festival of Lights lasts eight nights, with one more candle on the menorah every evening. Because the Hebrew calendar follows the moon, Hanukkah moves between late November and late December.

Hanukkah dates for the coming years

Show this countdown on your stream

Add the countdown to OBS Studio or Streamlabs as a browser source: paste the URL below, set the size to 800 × 300 and the background stays transparent. It counts down to December 4, 2026 and shows "Happy Hanukkah!" at zero. More options in the OBS timer.

Counting down to something else, like a trip, a birthday or a deadline? Use the countdown to any date. For shorter waits there are timers for every duration.

Frequently asked questions

How many days until Hanukkah 2026?

As of today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, there are 43 days until Hanukkah 2026. The countdown at the top updates every second and uses the time zone of your device.

How many weeks until Hanukkah?

There are 6 weeks and 1 day until Hanukkah. That includes 6 weekends and 31 business days.

How many sleeps until Hanukkah?

43 sleeps. Every night counts one down, and the morning after the last sleep is Hanukkah.

What day of the week is Hanukkah 2026?

Hanukkah 2026 falls on a Friday.

When is Hanukkah 2027?

Hanukkah 2027 is on Friday, December 24, 2027.