Days Until Hanukkah 2026

Countdown to Hanukkah on Saturday 5 December 2026.

251

DAYS

7

HOURS

21

MINUTES

48

SECONDS

Hanukkah 2026 Date Information

  • Date: 5 December 2026
  • Day of Week: Saturday
  • ISO Format: 2026-12-05
  • UK Format: 05/12/2026
  • US Format: 12/05/2026
  • Week of Year: 49
  • Day of Year: 339

Upcoming Hanukkah Dates

  • 2026: Saturday, 5 December
  • 2027: Saturday, 25 December
  • 2028: Wednesday, 13 December
  • 2029: Sunday, 2 December
  • 2030: Saturday, 21 December

Time Remaining Breakdown

  • Total Days Remaining: 251
  • Total Weeks Remaining: 35
  • Total Hours Remaining: 6,031
  • Total Minutes Remaining: 361,881
  • Total Seconds Remaining: 21,712,908
  • Business Days Remaining: 180
  • Weekend Days Remaining: 72

How this countdown is calculated

This countdown calculates the exact difference between the current UTC timestamp and the event timestamp. For this page, the event timestamp is 00:00 on 5 December 2026, the start of the listed event date. Once the event has passed, it automatically rolls forward to the next valid year.

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About Hanukkah

Hanukkah in 2026 falls on Saturday, 5 December 2026.

Hanukkah is observed in many places.

This date is calculated each year using the rule: 25 Kislev (Hebrew calendar).

Planning for Hanukkah

  • Check local opening hours and closures in the week before Hanukkah.
  • Book travel and major reservations early around peak demand dates.
  • Set reminders for any deadlines that happen shortly before the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Hanukkah?

The live counter above shows the exact remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Hanukkah.

When is Hanukkah in 2026?

Hanukkah is on Saturday, 5 December 2026.

Does the date of Hanukkah change every year?

Yes. This page calculates it each year using the rule: 25 Kislev (Hebrew calendar).

How many weeks until Hanukkah?

The time breakdown section includes weeks remaining, along with total days and hours.