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First Day of Hanukkah 2026 in India

The first day of Hanukkah marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.

Is First Day of Hanukkah a Public Holiday?

First Day of Hanukkah is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

On the first day of Hanukkah, only the shammash and the first candle are lit.

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First Day of Hanukkah Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Mon Nov 29 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2022 Mon Dec 19 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2023 Fri Dec 8 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2024 Thu Dec 26 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2025 Mon Dec 15 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2026 Sat Dec 5 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2027 Sat Dec 25 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2028 Wed Dec 13 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2029 Sun Dec 2 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2030 Sat Dec 21 First Day of Hanukkah Observance
2031 Wed Dec 10 First Day of Hanukkah Observance

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