Jewish · Friday, December 4, 2026
How many months until Hanukkah?
There are
months and 2 days until Hanukkah 2026
63 days9 weeks45 business days9 weekends
About Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the festival of lights, lasts eight nights and remembers the rededication of the Second Temple.
Hanukkah falls on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar (first candle at sundown). In 2026 it lands on a Friday, December 4, 2026.
From today that is 63 days, or 9 weeks and 0 days. The wait includes 45 business days and 9 weekends.
Hanukkah in the coming years
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 4, 2026 | Friday | 63 |
| 2027 | December 24, 2027 | Friday | 448 |
| 2028 | December 12, 2028 | Tuesday | 802 |
| 2029 | December 1, 2029 | Saturday | 1,156 |
| 2030 | December 20, 2030 | Friday | 1,540 |
| 2031 | December 9, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,894 |
Questions & answers
How many months until Hanukkah 2026?
There are 2 months and 2 days until Hanukkah 2026, which is on Friday, December 4, 2026.
What day of the week is Hanukkah 2026?
December 4, 2026 falls on a Friday.
How many days until Hanukkah?
There are 63 days until December 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Hanukkah?
There are 9 weeks and 0 days until December 4, 2026.
How many weekends until Hanukkah?
There are 9 weekends until December 4, 2026.
How many business days until Hanukkah?
There are 45 business days until December 4, 2026, counting weekdays only (public holidays not subtracted).
How is the date of Hanukkah decided?
Hanukkah falls on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar (first candle at sundown).
When is Hanukkah 2027?
Friday, December 24, 2027.