The eight nights
| Night | Evening of | Candles | Light at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue, Dec 9 | 1 + shamash | — |
| 2 | Wed, Dec 10 | 2 + shamash | — |
| 3 | Thu, Dec 11 | 3 + shamash | — |
| 4 | Fri, Dec 12 | 4 + shamash | — |
| 5 | Sat, Dec 13 | 5 + shamash | — |
| 6 | Sun, Dec 14 | 6 + shamash | — |
| 7 | Mon, Dec 15 | 7 + shamash | — |
| 8 | Tue, Dec 16 | 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.