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Jewish Holiday

Chanukah

About Chanukah

The eight-day Festival of Lights, commemorating the Maccabean revolt and the rededication of the Temple. A small amount of oil miraculously burned for eight days. Celebrated by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating fried foods like latkes and sufganiyot.

When is Chanukah?

Next Occurrence

December 12, 2026

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Upcoming Dates

December 12, 2026

January 1, 2028

December 9, 2029

December 28, 2030

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