First Day Of Chanukah 2024. However, the answer for “when does hanukkah start?” changes every year. Tonight is the first night of chanukah after nightfall ( click here for local times), recite blessings 1, 2 and 3 and kindle one light in the menorah.

Chanukah begins wednesday evening, december 25, 2024 and continues through thursday, january 2, 2025. 25, 2024, which is when the first candle is lit.