Hanukkah Countdown
Friday, 4 December 2026
Counting down to Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights — eight nights of candle lighting, latkes and celebration.
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- Hanukkah Countdown
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- Friday, 4 December 2026
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Counting down to Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights — eight nights of candle lighting, latkes and celebration.
When is Hanukkah?
The next Hanukkah is on Friday, 4 December 2026 at 00:00 GMT+2. Hanukkah follows a lunar or scheduled calendar, so its date shifts each year. This countdown rolls over automatically, so it always shows the next Hanukkah.
How many days until Hanukkah?
Use the live countdown at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left until Hanukkah. Bookmark this page and check back any time — the timer updates every second.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Hanukkah?＋
The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until Hanukkah on Friday, 4 December 2026.
Does this Hanukkah countdown update every year?＋
Yes. Once Hanukkah passes, the countdown automatically rolls over to the next year's date — no need to bookmark a new page.
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