The eight nights
| Night | Evening of | Candles | Light at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Dec 14 | 1 + shamash | — |
| 2 | Mon, Dec 15 | 2 + shamash | — |
| 3 | Tue, Dec 16 | 3 + shamash | — |
| 4 | Wed, Dec 17 | 4 + shamash | — |
| 5 | Thu, Dec 18 | 5 + shamash | — |
| 6 | Fri, Dec 19 | 6 + shamash | — |
| 7 | Sat, Dec 20 | 7 + shamash | — |
| 8 | Sun, Dec 21 | 8 + shamash | — |
Candle-lighting times for your city appear here.
About the dates
Hanukkah is the eight-day festival of lights from 25 Kislev. Jewish days begin at sundown, so the holiday starts on the evening before the first day.