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When is Hanukkah 2026 - Dates and Schedule
First candle: Friday evening, December 4, 2026.
Last candle (8th): Friday, December 11, 2026.
School break: ~December 4-12, 2026.
Candle Lighting Schedule 2026
| Night | Date | Day | Candles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 4 | Friday | 1 + Shamash |
| 2 | Dec 5 | Saturday | 2 + Shamash |
| 3 | Dec 6 | Sunday | 3 + Shamash |
| 4 | Dec 7 | Monday | 4 + Shamash |
| 5 | Dec 8 | Tuesday | 5 + Shamash |
| 6 | Dec 9 | Wednesday | 6 + Shamash |
| 7 | Dec 10 | Thursday | 7 + Shamash |
| 8 | Dec 11 | Friday | 8 + Shamash |
Traditions
- Menorah lighting - One additional candle each night
- Sufganiyot and Latkes - Foods fried in oil
- Dreidel - Traditional spinning top game
- Hanukkah Gelt - Gifts for children
Upcoming Years
| Year | First Candle | Last Candle |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dec 4 | Dec 11 |
| 2027 | Nov 25 | Dec 2 |
| 2028 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 |
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