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Hanukkah Countdown
Eight nights of light, latkes, and spinning dreidels.
How many days until Hanukkah?Live countdown to Hanukkah 2027 (estimated — confirmed by moon sighting)
Friday · December 24, 2027
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About Hanukkah
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights: eight nights of menorah lighting, gifts, and fried foods commemorating the Temple rededication. Dates shift yearly on the Hebrew calendar (estimates above — confirm locally).
Hanukkah dates 2027–2030 (estimated — confirmed by moon sighting)
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | December 24, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday | December 12, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday | December 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday | December 20, 2030 |
Hanukkah facts
- Hanukkah runs eight nights, starting on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar — late November to late December.
- The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in 165 BCE and the miracle of oil lasting eight nights.
- One candle is added each night on the menorah, lit by the shamash (helper candle).
- Traditional foods are fried in oil: latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
When is Hanukkah 2027?
Hanukkah 2027 falls on Friday, December 24, 2027.
How many days until Hanukkah 2027?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining, ticking in your local timezone. The table on this page lists exact dates through 2030.
Is the countdown accurate?
Yes — the clock runs in your browser against your device's clock and timezone, updating every second.