▷ What Day Hanukkah Is Today?

Hanukkah is a much beloved Jewish holiday, celebrated annually for 8 days with joyous prayer and customs. But when exactly does Hanukkah fall? It’s not always the same date each year, so what day is Hanukkah today?

How is the Date of Hanukkah Determined?

Hanukkah is observed on the 25th day of Kislev – the 9th month in the Jewish calendar. This means that Hanukkah can occur anytime between late November and late December in the Gregorian calendar.

When is Hanukkah 2020?

This year, Hanukkah is observed on the evening of Thursday 10th December 2020 and ends in the evening of Friday 18th December 2020.

Traditional Celebrations for Hanukkah 2020

Jewish communities across the world will celebrate Hanukkah in a variety of ways:

lighting the special ceremonial Hanukkah Menorah for eight days;
singing traditional songs, such as The Ma’oz Tzur and Rock of Ages;
spinning the four-sided dreidel;
playing games;
giving gifts;
exchanging cards;
eating traditional Hanukkah foods, such as latkes and sufganiyot (doughnuts);
shopping for Hanukkah presents.

Hanukkah is a special time of jewish celebration and it is a time for family and friends to reconnect and celebrate the miracle of the oil. This year, Hanukkah is celebrated from the evening of Thursday 10th December 2020 and ends in the evening of Friday 18th December 2020 Celebrate the Season by lighting up the Hanukkah Menorah, singing traditional songs and spinning the dreidel – making it one of the best Hanukkah’s yet!

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