Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
This year is notable as Hanukkah’s commencement coincides with Christmas Day, a rare occurrence that last happened in 2005 and won’t happen again until 2035.
During the eight nights of Hanukkah, it’s customary to light the menorah, adding one candle each evening, and to celebrate with traditional foods, games, and gatherings.