How to Say Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew with Letters and Pronunciation

By Ruru Zhou | Updated Nov. 21, 2023

Hanukkah 2024 is from December 25th to January 2nd. You may want to wish your friends/colleagues a happy Hanukkah 2024. On this page, we cover the most popular ways to wish a Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew with pronunciations and meanings.

The 2 Commonest Ways to Wish a Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew

In Hebrew, the most common way to wish your friends or colleagues a happy Hanukkah is "Chag Hanukkah sameach" (חַג חֲנֻכָּה שָׂמַח), or חַג אוּרִים שָׂמַח (Chag Urim sameach).

Send these native phrases, to your Jewish friends, showing your understanding and appreciation of their culture.

1. Chag Hanukkah sameach

  • Letters: חַג חֲנֻכָּה שָׂמַח
  • Pronunciation:khag ha-noo-kah sah-may-akh
  • In Enlish: Happy Hanukkah Holiday

2.  Chag Urim sameach

  • Letters: חַג אוּרִים שָׂמַח
  • Pronunciation:khag oo-reem sah-may-akh
  • In English: Happy Festival of Lights Holiday

The 7 Most Popular Happy Hanukkah Greetings

These are also popular wishes for Hanukkah, and they all convey wishes for a happy and joyful Hanukkah. Although not as widely used as the aforementioned 'Chag Hanukkah sameach,' they are equally heartwarming.

1. אורים מזליקים

  • Pronunciation: Nerot Hanukkah urim mazlikim
  • Meaning: 'May the Hanukkah candles shine brightly.'

2. חג חנוכה שמח ומאיר

  • Pronunciation: Chag Hanukkah sameach ume'ir.
  • Meaning: 'Happy and bright Hanukkah!'

3. שיהיה לחג הנורים ניצוץ מיוחד

  • Pronunciation: Sheyihyeh le Chag Hanerot nitzutz me'uchad.
  • Meaning: 'May the Festival of Lights Holiday have a special spark.'

 4. מאחל לך עידן חג חנוכה ברוך ומהנה

  • Pronunciation: Me'achal lach idan Chag Hanukkah baruch ume'hane
  • Meaning: 'Wishing you a blessed and enjoyable Hanukkah holiday.

5. לך חג חנוכה מתוק

  • Pronunciation: Sheyihyeh lach Chag Hanukkah matok.
  • Meaning: 'May you have a sweet Hanukkah!'

6. איחולים שמחים לחג הנרות

  • Pronunciation: I'chulim sameachim le Chag Hanerot.
  • Meaning: 'Joyful wishes for the Festival of Lights Holiday!'

7. אחלה חג שמח ומלא ברכות

  • Pronunciation: Achlah chag sameach umeleh brachot.
  • Meaning: 'Wishing you a wonderful and blessed holiday.'

How Should You Respond to "Happy Hanukkah"?

If someone wishes you "Chag Hanukkah sameach" — 'Happy Hanukkah', the best simple replies are:

  • "Thank you! Happy Hanukkah to you too!" "Chag Sameach!"
  • "Chag Sameach!" — Happy Holidays "
  • "I wish you a joyful holiday season as well!"

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