When Does Hanukkah Start 2024. Hanukkah, the jewish festival of rededication. 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.
In 2024, hanukkah begins at sundown on wednesday, december 25, and continues through thursday, january 2, 2025. Hanukkah 2024 begins at sundown on wednesday, december 25 and ends the evening of thursday, january 2, 2025 (8 nights).