When Does Hanukkah Start 2024. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of kislev according to the hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late. On that evening, the first candle on the menorah is lit at nightfall.
Tonight is the first night of chanukah. Hanukkah 2024 starts on sundown of december 25 ending at sundown on thursday, january 2, celebrating for jews and eight day festival commemorating the rededication of the holy temple in jerusalem.