Hanukkah
How many days until Hanukkah 2026?
The timer above counts down to Friday, December 4, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar, so its Gregorian date moves each year. The festival lasts eight nights and begins at sundown on the date shown.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Hanukkah 2027 without anything needing to change.
Hanukkah 2026 at a glance
| Date | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Friday |
| Days remaining | 62 |
| Weeks remaining | 8 weeks, 6 days |
| Next year | Friday, December 24, 2027 |
When is Hanukkah in future years?
Hanukkah is set year by year rather than calculated, so each date is listed individually. Here are the next 4 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanukkah 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | Friday | 62 |
| Hanukkah 2027 | Dec 24, 2027 | Friday | 447 |
| Hanukkah 2028 | Dec 12, 2028 | Tuesday | 801 |
| Hanukkah 2029 | Dec 1, 2029 | Saturday | 1,155 |
Hanukkah 2026 questions
What day does Hanukkah fall on in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 falls on a Friday — Friday, December 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Hanukkah?
There are about 8 weeks and 6 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Hanukkah?
Roughly 1,488 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
When is Hanukkah in 2027?
Hanukkah lands on Friday, December 24, 2027.
How many months until Hanukkah?
About 2 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Hanukkah always on the same date?
Hanukkah is set year by year rather than calculated, so each date is listed individually. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.