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Hanukkah 2026 - Dates, Candle Lighting Schedule and Traditions
Hanukkah 2026 begins Friday evening, December 4, 2026 (25 Kislev 5787).
First candle: Friday evening, December 4.
Last candle (8th night): Friday, December 11.
Menorah Lighting Schedule 2026
| Night | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dec 4 | Friday |
| 2nd | Dec 5 | Saturday |
| 3rd | Dec 6 | Sunday |
| 4th | Dec 7 | Monday |
| 5th | Dec 8 | Tuesday |
| 6th | Dec 9 | Wednesday |
| 7th | Dec 10 | Thursday |
| 8th | Dec 11 | Friday |
Hanukkah Traditions
- Lighting the menorah - one additional candle each night
- Sufganiyot (jelly donuts) - fried in oil for the miracle
- Latkes (potato pancakes) - fried in oil
- Dreidel - spinning top game
- Gelt - chocolate coins and gifts for children
- 8 days of Hallel prayers
Hanukkah Upcoming Dates
| Year | First Candle | Last Candle |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dec 4 | Dec 12 |
| 2027 | Nov 25 | Dec 3 |
| 2028 | Dec 12 | Dec 20 |
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