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Hanukkah (Day 8) 2026 in Israel

The last day of Hanukkah marks the end 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 8) a Public Holiday?

Hanukkah (Day 8) is not a public holiday. It falls on Saturday, December 12, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Saturday opening hours in Israel.

Candles are lit during the Hanukkah period.

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About Hanukkah (Day 8)

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Hanukkah (Day 8) Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Mon Dec 6 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2022 Mon Dec 26 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2023 Fri Dec 15 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2025 Thu Jan 2 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2025 Mon Dec 22 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2026 Sat Dec 12 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2028 Sat Jan 1 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2028 Wed Dec 20 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2029 Sun Dec 9 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2030 Sat Dec 28 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew
2031 Wed Dec 17 Hanukkah (Day 8) Observance, Hebrew

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