Hanukkah
Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish festival of lights in December, marked by lighting one more candle each night.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserChabad-Lubavitch Media Center
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Hanukkah recalls the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Families light the menorah each evening, play dreidel and eat fried foods such as doughnuts and latkes. The first candle is lit on the evening before the first date shown, and dates follow the Hebrew calendar.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 to 12 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2027 | 25 December to 1 January 2028 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | 13 to 20 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
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