About Hanukkah 2026
Hanukkah 2026, also known as the Festival of Lights or Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday celebrates the miracle of one day's worth of oil lasting eight days.
During Hanukkah, families gather to light the menorah (hanukkiah), adding one candle each night until all eight candles plus the shamash (helper candle) are lit. Traditional activities include playing dreidel, exchanging gifts, and enjoying foods fried in oil like latkes and sufganiyot.
Whether you're preparing for family gatherings, planning your menorah lighting schedule, or simply counting down to this joyous celebration, our countdown timer helps you track every moment until Hanukkah begins.