British Columbia Adopts Permanent DST
British Columbia (BC) adopts Permanent Daylight Saving Time. The one-hour clock change on March 8, 2026, will be the province’s final seasonal time shift.
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. It falls on Saturday, December 5, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Saturday opening hours in Israel.
On the first day of Hanukkah, only the shammash and the first candle are lit.
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About Hanukkah (Day 1)
Read more about Hanukkah (Day 1).Hanukkah (Day 1) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2031 | Wed | Dec 10 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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