When is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights and is observed over eight nights. Menorah lighting, songs, fried foods, games, and family gatherings are widely associated with the celebration.

Hanukkah is commonly associated with Menorah lighting, Fried foods, Songs, Dreidel games, Family gatherings. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

This page tracks the next date for Hanukkah and shows how the holiday appears across upcoming years. Visitors can use the countdown, date table, and related celebrations to plan ahead and compare similar observances.