The first night of Hanukkah in 2025 is on Sunday, December 14. It begins at sundown that evening.
Date and timing
Hanukkah 2025 begins at nightfall on Sunday, December 14, corresponding to the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar.
The first candle of the menorah is lit after sundown on that date to mark the start of the holiday.
Duration of the holiday
In 2025, Hanukkah runs for eight nights from the evening of December 14 through the evening of December 22.
The last candle is lit on the evening of Sunday, December 21, with the holiday concluding at nightfall on Monday, December 22.
