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Hanukkah (Day 1) 2025 in Israel

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 Hanukkah (Day 1) a Public Holiday?

Hanukkah (Day 1) 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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About Hanukkah (Day 1)

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Hanukkah (Day 1) Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri Dec 11 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2021 Mon Nov 29 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2022 Mon Dec 19 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2023 Fri Dec 8 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2024 Thu Dec 26 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2025 Mon Dec 15 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2026 Sat Dec 5 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2027 Sat Dec 25 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2028 Wed Dec 13 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2029 Sun Dec 2 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew
2030 Sat Dec 21 Hanukkah (Day 1) Observance, Hebrew

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