The first Hanukkah candle in 2025 is lit on Sunday evening, December 14, starting at nightfall.
Timing Details
Customs vary slightly: some light at sunset (around 4:38-4:41 p.m. local time in Israel), while others wait until nightfall (about 5:00 p.m.). Candles should burn for at least 30 minutes after dark to publicize the miracle. On the first night, place one candle in the menorah's rightmost holder (plus the shamash helper candle) and light from left to right.
Full Schedule
Hanukkah spans eight nights through December 21, with an additional candle each night.
Night| Date (2025)
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1st| Sunday, Dec 14 1
2nd| Monday, Dec 15 1
3rd| Tuesday, Dec 16 1
4th| Wednesday, Dec 17 1
5th| Thursday, Dec 18 1
6th| Friday, Dec 19 (afternoon) 1
7th| Saturday, Dec 20 1
8th| Sunday, Dec 21 1