Passover (Day 7)
The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.
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. 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 Hanukkah (Day 1)
Read more about Hanukkah (Day 1).Hanukkah (Day 1) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Dec 23 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 11 | Hanukkah (Day 1) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 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 |
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