CHECKLIST
Hanukkah Checklist 2026
Hanukkah 2026 begins Friday evening, December 4 and ends Saturday, December 12.
Menorah and Candles
- Menorah (clean from last year)
- 44 candles (or olive oil + wicks)
- Matches or lighter
- Tray under menorah
- Shamash (helper candle)
Traditional Food
- Sufganiyot (jelly donuts)
- Latkes (potato pancakes + oil)
- Sour cream / applesauce for latkes
- Hot chocolate / Sahlab
Gifts and Games
- Gifts for kids (8 small or 1 big?)
- Hanukkah gelt (chocolate coins)
- Dreidels
- Board games
Candle Lighting Schedule 2026
| Night | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 4 | Friday |
| 2 | Dec 5 | Saturday |
| 3 | Dec 6 | Sunday |
| 4 | Dec 7 | Monday |
| 5 | Dec 8 | Tuesday |
| 6 | Dec 9 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Dec 10 | Thursday |
| 8 | Dec 11 | Friday |
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