| Alesandra Dubin |
Hanukkah isn’t technically one of the most significant holidays on the Jewish calendar. But it is certainly a lot of fun, with latkes and jelly donuts galore, the twinkling candlelight of the menorah, and fun Hanukkah gifts to unwrap.
In 2024, Hanukkah happens to fall super late on the Gregorian calendar corresponding with the Hebrew calendar: While it can start as early as November, this year, the eight-night celebration begins on sundown on December 25 and runs straight into the new year, wrapping up on January 2, 2025.
Also known as the Festival of Lights — because it commemorates the miracle of a tiny bit of lamp oil that lasted for eight nights during the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem — Hanukkah is a time for joy and celebration. Read on for 100 ideas for Hanuukah greetings for all who celebrate, whether you’re writing a greeting card, sharing on social media, or — best of all — sharing face to face.
Short Hanukkah Greetings
Happy Hanukkah!
Wishing you light and love!
Celebrate the Festival of Lights!
May your Hanukkah be bright!
Cheers to eight nights of joy!
Shine bright this Hanukkah!
Light, laughter and love!
May miracles fill your days.
Peace and light to you.
Joyous Hanukkah wishes!
Let the light shine!
Spin, win and celebrate!
Warm wishes for Hanukkah!
May the lights of Hanukkah guide your way.
Enjoy the magic of Hanukkah!
Love, light and latkes!
Miracles do happen.
Sending love and light your way!
Light up the night!
May Hanukkah bring joy to all!
Blessings and light this Hanukkah!
Let the light guide your way!
May every night be special!
Hanukkah blessings to you and yours!
Bright nights and warm hearts.
Shine through the season!
Celebrate with joy and love!
Wishing you a lotta latkes and laughter!
Wishing you eight joyful nights!
Light up your holiday season!
Celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah!
Hanukkah cheer is here!
May your candles burn bright!
Sending warm Hanukkah wishes!
May the Festival of Lights shine on you!
Happy Hanukkah to you and yours!
Hanukkah blessings and joy.
May love light your way!
May the dreidel fall in your favor!
Wishing you peace this Hanukkah.
Warmth and joy on every night!
May your Hanukkah be sweet!
May your holiday be full of joy!
Celebrate love and light!
Sending bright wishes your way!
Shine, celebrate and smile!
Hope your Hanukkah glows with happiness!
May every flame bring peace.
Light the candles, spread the joy!
A bright and beautiful Hanukkah to you.
May your home be filled with joy this Hanukkah!
Hebrew Hanukkah Greetings
Chag Hanukkah sameach! (Happy Hanukkah!)
Chag sameach! (Happy holiday!)
Hanukkah sameach u’me’or! (Happy and bright Hanukkah!)
She’yehiyeh lachem Hanukkah maleh ba’or u’simcha! (May you have a Hanukkah full of light and joy!)
Chag urim sameach! (Happy Festival of Lights!)
Hanukkah matok ve’sameach! (Have a sweet and happy Hanukkah!)
She’yehiyeh chag Hanukkah cham u’mishpachti! (May it be a warm and family-filled Hanukkah!)
Shmonah yamim shel or u’simcha! (Eight days of light and joy!)
Mo’adim le’simcha! (Joyous celebrations!)
Happy Hanukkah Wishes
Wishing you eight nights filled with light, love and laughter.
May the glow of the Hanukkah candles bring joy and warmth to your heart.
This Hanukkah season, I’m wishing you peace, happiness and memories to last a lifetime.
May the Festival of Lights brighten your days with joy and hope.
Celebrate Hanukkah with love, light and miracles all around.
May your Hanukkah be sweet, peaceful and full of precious family moments.
Let the lights of Hanukkah remind you that miracles are possible every day!
Wishing you eight nights of happiness and a lifetime of blessings!
May each candle you light bring more joy and peace into your home.
May your heart be filled with warmth and wonder!
May the light of the menorah guide your way today and always.
Wishing you love, latkes and light this holiday season!
May the magic of Hanukkah bring you blessings and smiles.
Spin the dreidel, savor the latkes and enjoy every moment.
May your Hanukkah shine with joy, love and cherished traditions.
Wishing you eight wonderful nights of warmth and wonder!
Light the candles, spread the joy and cherish the moments.
May your home be filled with light, love and laughter this Hanukkah.
Wishing you a holiday filled with traditions, family and joy!
Celebrate miracles, embrace love and enjoy the Festival of Lights!
May each candle light up your heart with joy and gratitude.
Wishing you and your family a bright and meaningful Hanukkah!
Let the spirit of Hanukkah bring happiness and peace to your home.
Wishing you eight beautiful nights of love and blessings!
May each candle you light bring more joy into your life.
Embrace the season’s miracles.
May this Hanukkah be full of hope, joy and celebration.
Wishing you peace and joy for each of Hanukkah’s eight nights — and beyond.
May your holiday be full of miracles, family and fun!
Wishing you eight nights of blessings and light!
Wishing you a joyful Hanukkah filled with family and peace!
Wishing you moments to cherish and memories to last a lifetime!
Light up each night with happiness, hope and gratitude.
May your Hanukkah be as sweet as sufganiyot and as fun as dreidels!
Light the menorah, share the joy and embrace the miracles!
Wishing you light to guide you and joy to uplift you.
May the beauty of Hanukkah fill your heart and home.
Wishing you a bright and meaningful Hanukkah filled with love!
Celebrate this Hanukkah with warmth, peace and love.
May your Hanukkah be bright, beautiful and blessed!
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.