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The first day of Hanukkah marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.
Is Hanukkah (Day 1) a Public Holiday?
Hanukkah (Day 1) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
On the first day of Hanukkah, only the shammash and the first candle are lit.
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About Hanukkah (Day 1)
Read more about Hanukkah (Day 1).Hanukkah (Day 1) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Dec 23 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 11 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Mon | Nov 29 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Mon | Dec 19 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Fri | Dec 8 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2024 | Thu | Dec 26 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Mon | Dec 15 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Sat | Dec 5 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2027 | Sat | Dec 25 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Wed | Dec 13 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2029 | Sun | Dec 2 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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Hanukkah (Day 8)
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.