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The last day of Hanukkah marks the end 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 8) a Public Holiday?
Even though Hanukkah (Day 8) falls on Friday, December 15, 2023, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Israel.
Candles are lit during the Hanukkah period.
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About Hanukkah (Day 8)
Read more about Hanukkah (Day 8).Hanukkah (Day 8) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 10 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2019 | Mon | Dec 30 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 18 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2021 | Mon | Dec 6 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2022 | Mon | Dec 26 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2023 | Fri | Dec 15 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Thu | Jan 2 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2025 | Mon | Dec 22 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2026 | Sat | Dec 12 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Sat | Jan 1 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | Observance, Hebrew |
| 2028 | Wed | Dec 20 | Hanukkah (Day 8) | 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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