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When is Hanukkah (Day 1) 2026?
Hanukkah (Day 1) 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Israel.
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for 8 days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
See December 5 on the world mapHanukkah (Day 1) 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | December 5Saturday |
Questions about Hanukkah (Day 1)
- When is Hanukkah (Day 1) in 2026?
- Hanukkah (Day 1) is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Hanukkah (Day 1)?
- Hanukkah (Day 1) is marked in 1 country: Israel.
- Is Hanukkah (Day 1) 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.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Republic Day January 1
- Liberation Day January 1
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8
- Immaculate Conception December 8
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Youth Day February 11
- Army Day January 6