Hanukkah 2026 Deals: Discounts for Seniors & Families
Hanukkah Dec. 4-12 savings for seniors and families, with festival times, ticket prices and entry limits.
Hanukkah 2026 runs from sundown Friday, Dec. 4 to nightfall Saturday, Dec. 12.
The eight-day Jewish festival brings verified senior and family savings on park passes and two Dec. 6 festival programs. Seniors age 62 and older can buy a federal park pass for $20 annual or $80 lifetime.
Families can choose reduced child tickets in Los Angeles or free child entry in Boston.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 02, 2026.
When does Hanukkah fall in 2026?
Nightly candle-lightings fall Dec. 4-11. According to Hebcal, the holiday ends at nightfall Dec.
12 in Hebrew year 5787, as shown on its current calendar page. The timing places Sunday, Dec. 6 early in the holiday.
Both family events below fall on that day. Plan travel and tickets around Friday-evening start times.
How can seniors save on Hanukkah-week park visits?
U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 and older qualify for the America the Beautiful Senior Pass. According to the U.S.
National Park Service, the pass costs $20 annual or $80 lifetime and covers entrance to sites managed by six federal agencies, with digital purchase through Recreation.gov for immediate mobile use, as explained in its senior pass update. Mailed passes can take up to three weeks. Receipts cannot substitute for a physical pass.
- Order early for Hanukkah-week travel, or choose in-person or digital pickup where available.
What does the Los Angeles family festival cost?
The Skirball Cultural Center hosts its Hanukkah Festival Sunday, Dec. 6, 12-5pm. The program includes music, storytelling, food, art-making and community candle-lighting for families.
According to the Skirball Cultural Center, tickets go on sale Nov. 5 at 10am at $23 general, $18 seniors and students, and $16 for children ages 2-17, as listed on its 2026 event page. Members and children under 2 receive free entry.
Where can Boston families get free entry?
Vilna Shul holds its Hanukkah Celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on Dec. 6, 10am-5pm. According to The Vilna Shul, Vilna registrants receive free entry and children 18 and younger receive free entry, as listed on its 2026 event page.
The Boston day ends with community candle-lighting at 3:30pm. That timing allows daytime museum access before the evening lighting.