When Does Hanukkah Start 2024. Hanukkah runs from sundown on wednesday, dec. Chanukah for hebrew year 5785 begins at sundown on wednesday, 25 december 2024 and ends at nightfall on thursday, 2 january.

The first night of hanukkah 2024 starts at nightfall on wednesday, dec. Hanukkah 2024 begins at sundown on wednesday, december 25 and ends the evening of thursday, january 2, 2025 (8 nights).