Hanukkah is right around the corner. The Jewish community celebrates this eight-day holiday in December of every year.

There is no specific date in which Hanukkah starts every year because the holiday’s dates are based on the Jewish calendar.

Hanukkah falls on different days in 2025 than it did in 2024. Take a look at the dates and traditions that co-inside with the Jewish holiday.

When does Hanukkah start and end in 2025?

Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 14, and ends at sunset on Dec. 22.

In 2024, Hanukkah started on Christmas Day and ended Jan. 2, 2025.

The holidays always start on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev. Dates change every year. Websites such as Chabad.org show the exact dates across the Hebrew calendar.

When will Hanukkah fall in future years?

In 2026,

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