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The first day of Hanukkah marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.
Is First Day of Hanukkah a Public Holiday?
First Day of Hanukkah is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
On the first day of Hanukkah, only the shammash and the first candle are lit.
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About First Day of Hanukkah
Read more about First Day of Hanukkah.First Day of Hanukkah Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 星期五 | 12月11日 (五) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2021 | 星期一 | 11月29日 (一) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2022 | 星期一 | 12月19日 (一) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2023 | 星期五 | 12月8日 (五) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2024 | 星期四 | 12月26日 (四) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2025 | 星期一 | 12月15日 (一) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2026 | 星期六 | 12月5日 (六) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2027 | 星期六 | 12月25日 (六) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2028 | 星期三 | 12月13日 (三) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2029 | 星期日 | 12月2日 (日) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
| 2030 | 星期六 | 12月21日 (六) | First Day of Hanukkah | Observance |
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