Days Until Hanukkah
Count down the days and hours until Hanukkah.
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What Day of the Week is Hanukkah?
In 2026, Hanukkah falls on a Friday (Friday, December 4, 2026).
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From: November 5, 2026To: Friday, December 4, 2026
Day of the Week for Hanukkah (2024–2035)
Review future dates and days of the week for Hanukkah across the next 12 years:
| Year | Exact Date | Day of the Week | Weekend / Weekday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2025 | Sunday, December 14, 2025 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2026Upcoming | Friday, December 4, 2026 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2027 | Friday, December 24, 2027 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2028 | Tuesday, December 12, 2028 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2029 | Saturday, December 1, 2029 | Saturday | Weekend |
| 2030 | Friday, December 20, 2030 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2031 | Monday, December 15, 2031 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2032 | Wednesday, December 15, 2032 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2033 | Thursday, December 15, 2033 | Thursday | Weekday |
| 2034 | Friday, December 15, 2034 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2035 | Saturday, December 15, 2035 | Saturday | Weekend |
About Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, and games. The dates shift each year according to the Hebrew calendar.
Observance and day-of-week tracking is essential for scheduling family gatherings, organizing work holidays, and booking vacations well in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week is Hanukkah in 2026?
In 2026, Hanukkah falls on a Friday (Friday, December 4, 2026).
How many days until Hanukkah?
There are 29 days (4 weeks and 1 days) until Hanukkah.
Is Hanukkah on a weekend in 2026?
No, Hanukkah falls on a weekday (Friday) in 2026.
Why does Hanukkah change days of the week each year?
Standard calendar years have 365 days (52 weeks plus 1 day), meaning fixed-date holidays advance by 1 weekday every normal year and 2 weekdays in leap years. Floating holidays (such as Thanksgiving or Memorial Day) are designated by specific weekday rules (e.g. 4th Thursday of November).
When is the next weekend Hanukkah?
The next time Hanukkah falls on a weekend will be in 2029 (on a Saturday).