Day of the week
Wednesday
It begins at sundown on Tue, Dec 12.
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 348 of 2028
347 days after January 1.
How the Date of Hanukkah Is Determined
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts 8 days, so it moves between late November and late December. The first candle is lit at sundown the evening before the first day.
Hanukkah Dates 2028–2031
Hanukkah 2028 FAQ
When Is Hanukkah 2028?
Hanukkah 2028 is on Wednesday, December 13, 2028 and ends on Wednesday, December 20, 2028. It begins at sundown on Tue, Dec 12.
Is Hanukkah a federal holiday?
No. Hanukkah is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Hanukkah determined?
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts 8 days, so it moves between late November and late December. The first candle is lit at sundown the evening before the first day.
When Is Hanukkah 2029?
Hanukkah 2029 is on Sunday, December 2, 2029.
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