▷ How Many Weeks Until Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday celebrated in commemoration of the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Although the festival of Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday in Judaism, it has become much more widely celebrated in modern times. The holiday usually falls around late November or December on the western calendar, and those who observe it look forward to lighting the menorah and partaking in other traditional festivities. With Hanukkah 2020 fast approaching, many are now eagerly wondering – how many weeks until Hanukkah?

The exact date for Hanukkah in 2020 is 10th – 18th December, which means Hanukkah is just around the corner this year! To be exact, Hanukkah is 10 weeks away from today – Sunday, 22nd November. It is almost the end of November, so November and December will pass quickly and Hanukkah will be here before you know it! It’s time to begin preparing for the festivities, which typically include candle-lighting, spinning the dreidel, and enjoying delicious traditional Hanukkah foods.

Countdown to Hanukkah: How Long Until Hanukkah?

Hanukkah 2020 will begin in the evening of 10th December and will be celebrated until the evening of 18th December. To find out how long until then, there are two parts to the countdown:

How Many Weeks Until Hanukkah?

As of Sunday, 22nd November, Hanukkah is 10 weeks away. As mentioned earlier, Hanukkah will be celebrated this year from 10th – 18th December.

How Many Days Until Hanukkah?

Assuming it’s Sunday, 22nd November, Hanukkah is also 73 days away. This means that if you start a countdown on Sunday, 22nd November you would have to count up to 1st December, when the 10th week is over, and then keep counting up to 18th December.

So, there you have it – Hanukkah is only 10 weeks away or 73 days away, depending how you choose to countdown. To make the wait until Hanukkah a little easier, start preparing for the festivities. Put together a list of tasks you need to take care of in order to make Hanukkah 2020 a success. Decorating your home, visiting family and friends, baking traditional treats, organizing games and activities, and other holiday planning are all part of the fun. Enjoy the countdown and get ready to enjoy the festival of lights!

Related Products:

Last update 2023-11-27. Price and product availability may change.