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.
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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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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