First Day of Hanukkah Dates. When is First Day of Hanukkah in Canada?
The first day of Hanukkah is the start of the Hanukkah period, which lasts for 8 days, from the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar. In the table below, you will find when First Day of Hanukkah is official marked and celebrated in Canada over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Thursday | December 2 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2011 |
Wednesday | December 21 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2012 |
Sunday | December 9 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2013 |
Thursday | November 28 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2014 |
Wednesday | December 17 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2015 |
Monday | December 7 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2016 |
Sunday | December 25 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2017 |
Wednesday | December 13 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2018 |
Monday | December 3 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2019 |
Monday | December 23 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2020 |
Friday | December 11 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2021 |
Monday | November 29 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2022 |
Monday | December 19 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2023 |
Friday | December 8 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2024 |
Thursday | December 26 | First Day of Hanukkah |
| 2025 |
Monday | December 15 | First Day of Hanukkah |
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