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When is Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) 2026?
Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 in United States.
The first day of Hanukkah is the start of the Hanukkah period, which lasts for eight days, from the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
See December 5 on the world mapChanukah/Hanukkah (first day) 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | December 5Saturday |
Questions about Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)
- When is Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) in 2026?
- Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)?
- Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) is marked in 1 country: United States.
- Is Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day) a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
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