When Is Hanukkah 2024 Menorah. This year, the holiday begins on the night of december 25, 2024, coinciding with the hebrew date of 25 kislev, while the last day is january 2, 2025. People gather around to celebrate the lighting of the world's largest menorah, new york city.

The menorah encapsulates the energy of the jewish rebellion against the greeks. The chanukah lights are lit in the evenings preceding each of the eight days of chanukah, beginning with wednesday night, december 25, 2024.