Common Hanukkah greetings are simple and warm. They wish someone joy and light during the eight‑day festival.
Basic English greetings
- “Happy Hanukkah” is the most common and is always appropriate in any setting.
- “Have a joyful Hanukkah” or “Wishing you a bright and peaceful Hanukkah” are also friendly and respectful options.
Hebrew and Hebrew‑English phrases
- “Hanukkah Sameach” means “Happy Hanukkah” and is widely used among Hebrew speakers and in Jewish communities.
- “Chag Urim Sameach” means “Happy Festival of Lights” and emphasizes the candle-lighting aspect of the holiday.
What to write or say in longer form
- In a card or message, people often combine a greeting with a short good wish, for example: “Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you eight days of light, joy, and peace.”
- When speaking to someone who celebrates, a brief “Happy Hanukkah to you and your family” is both polite and inclusive.
