Zmanim TodayChanukah 2026 Candle Lighting in New Square
Friday, 24 Kislev 5787 (December 4, 2026) – Friday, 1 Tevet 5787 (December 11, 2026)
Night 1 · Friday, 24 Kislev (December 4)
Before Shabbat candles, by 4:09 PM
Night 2 · Saturday, 25 Kislev (December 5)
After Shabbat ends and Havdalah, from 5:12 PM
Night 3 · Sunday, 26 Kislev (December 6)
Sunset 4:27 PM · nightfall 5:12 PM
Night 4 · Monday, 27 Kislev (December 7)
Sunset 4:27 PM · nightfall 5:12 PM
Night 5 · Tuesday, 28 Kislev (December 8)
Sunset 4:27 PM · nightfall 5:12 PM
Night 6 · Wednesday, 29 Kislev (December 9)
Sunset 4:27 PM · nightfall 5:12 PM
Night 7 · Thursday, 30 Kislev (December 10)
Sunset 4:27 PM · nightfall 5:12 PM
Night 8 · Friday, 1 Tevet (December 11)
Before Shabbat candles, by 4:09 PM
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Questions
When is the first Chanukah candle in New Square in 2026?
The first candle is lit on Friday, December 4, 2026 (24 Kislev), before Shabbat candles: in New Square by 4:09 PM. Use candles that will burn until at least half an hour after nightfall.
When do we light on Saturday night?
On Saturday night, December 5, light after Shabbat ends: in New Square from 5:12 PM. Customs differ on whether Havdalah or Chanukah candles come first.
What time do we light on weeknights?
Some light at sunset, others at nightfall. Both times are shown for each night. The candles must burn at least 30 minutes after nightfall.
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