The first night of Hanukkah falls on Sunday, Dec. 14.The first night of Hanukkah falls on Sunday, Dec. 14. The history of Hanukkah Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights, usually in November or December. This year, it begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, 2025 and ends with nightfall on Monday, December 22, 2025. Here is what you need to know about Hanukkah. What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah starts on the 25th of Kislev, a month in the Hebrew...