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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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About First Day of Hanukkah
Read more about First Day of Hanukkah.First Day of Hanukkah Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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