Bakr Id/Eid ul-Adha
Many Muslims in India celebrate Eid al-Adha (Id-ul-Zuha or Bakr-Id), which is on the 10th to 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijja.
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.
Father and son ready to light up a candle on the first day of Hanukkah.
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About First Day of Hanukkah
Read more about First Day of Hanukkah.First Day of Hanukkah Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2021.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mon | Dec 7 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2016 | Sun | Dec 25 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2017 | Wed | Dec 13 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 3 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2019 | Mon | Dec 23 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 11 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2021 | Mon | Nov 29 | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
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