When Does Hanukkah Start 2026. Hanukkah 2026 starts on sundown of december 4 ending at sundown on saturday december 12, celebrating for jews and eight day festival commemorating the rededication of the holy temple in jerusalem. When is rosh hashanah in other years?
For 2024, hanukkah begins at sundown on dec. For example, in 2023 (corresponding to the year 5784 in the jewish calendar), hanukkah begins on the evening of december 7 and concludes on december 15.
