First candle of Hanukkah
Sunday, December 14, 2025
One candle + shamash
At sunset (approximately 4:40 PM)
Second candle of Hanukkah
Monday, December 15, 2025
2 candles + shamash
At sunset (approximately 4:40 PM)
Third candle of Hanukkah
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
3 candles + shamash
At sunset (approximately 4:40 PM)
Fourth candle of Hanukkah
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
4 candles + shamash
After Shabbat ends
Fifth candle of Hanukkah
Thursday, December 18, 2025
5 candles + shamash
At sunset (approximately 4:45 PM)
Sixth candle of Hanukkah
Friday, December 19, 2025
6 candles + shamash
Before Shabbat begins.
Seventh candle of Hanukkah
Saturday, December 20, 2025
7 candles + shamash
After Shabbat ends.
Eighth (final) candle of Hanukkah
Sunday, December 21, 2025
8 candles + shamash
At sunset (approximately 4:45 PM)