First Day Of Hanukkah 2025. The final candles are lit on wednesday evening, jan. Hanukkah, the jewish festival of rededication.

In 2024, the first day of hanukkah begins at sundown on wednesday, december 25th, and ends at sundown on thursday, january 2nd, 2025. On the first day of hanukkah, a menorah is lit, and there are special blessings pronounced.