LookA Hanukkah table for six needs a heat-safe spot for the menorah at least 12 inches from anything that can burn, blue-and-silver linens and complete place settings. Hanukkah 2026 runs from the evening of Friday, December 4, to nightfall on Saturday, December 12.
When is Hanukkah in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins on the evening of Friday, December 4, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12, according to Hebcal. Because the first night falls on a Friday, the candles are lit before sundown, when Shabbat begins.
Plan the table so the menorah can be lit without moving plates or reaching across the candles.
Where should the menorah go on a dinner table?
Give the menorah its own stable, heat-safe spot, such as a tray or a side table, rather than the middle of a crowded dinner table. The U.S. Fire Administration advises keeping candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn, and that includes napkins, runners and paper decorations.
If the menorah stays on the dining table, leave a clear circle around it and keep flowers, greenery and loose fabric outside that circle. Use flameless candles for the rest of the table, so the menorah is the only open flame to watch.
Make this personal: compare a plan against your budget and start with the pieces you need.
How many candles do you need for all eight nights of Hanukkah?
You need 44 candles for the eight nights of Hanukkah. The first night lights one candle and the shamash, and each night adds one more, so the nights use 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 candles. My Jewish Learning gives the same total, including the shamash.
Buy a box of at least 44, and keep a few spares in case a candle breaks or will not stand straight.
What does a blue-and-silver Hanukkah table for six include?
Start with six complete place settings on a neutral base, then add the color. White plates, clear ribbed goblets, gold-tone flatware, woven placemats and flameless LED pillars are shared with LookBundle's other holiday tables, and each one links to an exact Amazon listing.
The blue napkins, silver chargers, blue tablecloth and nine-light menorah in the Hanukkah Blue Light plan are open searches, so you can compare colors, sizes and pack counts before choosing.
- Six plates, napkins, glasses and flatware settings.
- A blue tablecloth or runner sized to your table.
- A menorah on a heat-safe tray.
- 44 Hanukkah candles, plus a few spares.
- Flameless candles for the rest of the table.
Which Hanukkah table pieces carry over to Christmas or New Year's?
The white plates, glasses, flatware, placemats and flameless candles are the same listings used in the Evergreen Evening Christmas plan. If you host more than one December celebration, buy that base once and change only the linens and accents. The Christmas table-setting calculator shows what is left to buy after you enter what you already own.
| Night | Candles lit | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 5 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | 7 | 27 |
| 7 | 8 | 35 |
| 8 | 9 | 44 |
Plan it with free LookBundle tools
- Christmas table-setting calculator ↗
The same guest-count calculator for the Evergreen Evening plan: subtract what you own and see the packs you still need.
- Seating chart maker ↗
Add your guests, set up round or long tables with the seats each one has, then tap a name and a seat. Print matching fold-over place cards when the plan is done. It saves in your browser, with no sign-in.
- Find my bundle ↗
Answer three questions about your project, your budget and whether you want essentials or the full look, then compare a matched plan you can edit.
The shared holiday base, with exact listings
These listings also appear in LookBundle's Thanksgiving and Christmas plans. Blue linens, silver chargers and the menorah are open searches in the Hanukkah Blue Light plan.
White dinner plates
Amazon Basics · White porcelain dinner plates, 10.5 in, pack of 6
View this listing on Amazon ↗
Clear ribbed goblets
Ciaell · Clear plastic ribbed square stemmed cups, 10 oz, pack of 12
View this listing on Amazon ↗
Gold-tone flatware
PHILIPALA · Polished gold, 20-piece stainless-steel set, service for 4
View this listing on Amazon ↗
Natural woven placemats
HaxHut · Natural golden water-hyacinth woven placemats, 13.5 in, pack of 6
View this listing on Amazon ↗
Flameless ivory pillar candles
Homemory · Ivory plastic flameless LED pillars, 3 in diameter, heights 4/5/6 in, set of 3
View this listing on Amazon ↗
Clear bud vases for low flowers
A 24-piece set of small glass vases, linked to its Amazon listing. Keep flowers low and outside the menorah's clear circle.
Common questions
When does Hanukkah start in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins on the evening of Friday, December 4, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12.
How many candles do you need for Hanukkah?
44 candles, including the shamash. The eight nights use 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 candles.
How far should Hanukkah candles be from decorations?
Keep lit candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn, including napkins, runners and paper decorations, as the U.S. Fire Administration advises.
Turn the idea into your own plan
Explore the Hanukkah Blue Light shopping list, remove what you own and review each product’s specifications. The full list has a $555 USD planning allowance before your changes.
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Sources & further reading
- Hebcal: Chanukah 2026 — Hanukkah 2026 begins the evening of December 4 and ends at nightfall on December 12.
- My Jewish Learning: how many candles are needed for Hanukkah? — 44 candles across the eight nights, including the shamash.
- U.S. Fire Administration: candle safety — Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.