Hanukkah 2026 in York Region

The first candle is lit before sundown on Friday, December 4, 2026, and the eighth night falls on Friday, December 11. In past years, the City of Vaughan has held a public menorah lighting at City Hall with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan of Chabad Flamingo. Each lighting goes on this page once its host confirms the 2026 date. Below that, find Chanukah programs from our York calendar.

Browse events by city: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan.

Website: https://yorkhappening.ca/hanukkah-york-region