Hanukkah is the festival of lights in the winter holiday season. Keep your Hanukkah card warm and simple: open with “Happy Hanukkah” or “Chag Sameach,” add one personal line, and wish light, peace, health, and joy. If you want, include a short Hebrew phrase with transliteration.
Planning other seasonal notes? See our Thanksgiving card messages or browse Thanksgiving cards and assorted greeting card packs.
Short Hanukkah Greetings
Simple, copy-ready lines
- Happy Hanukkah
- Hanukkah Sameach to you and your family
- Wishing you light, joy, and peace this Hanukkah
- May your home glow with love and laughter
- Sending warm Hanukkah greetings across the miles
- Happy holiday and a bright season ahead
Traditional Hanukkah Greetings
Respectful, classic wording
- Wishing you a meaningful Hanukkah and a peaceful year
- May the lights of the menorah fill your home with hope
- Blessings of light and joy this Hanukkah season
- May you celebrate Hanukkah with health, gratitude, and togetherness
- Traditional Hanukkah greetings of peace, love, and warm memories
Hebrew Phrases for Hanukkah Cards (with Transliteration)
Use alone or pair with English
- חג שמח (Chag Sameach) – Happy holiday
- חנוכה שמח (Chanukah Sameach) – Happy Hanukkah
- מועדים לשמחה (Mo’adim L’simcha) – Wishing you joyful festivals
- אור ושמחה (Or v’simcha) – Light and joy
- שלום בבית (Shalom babayit) – Peace in your home
- נס גדול היה שם (Nes gadol haya sham) – A great miracle happened there
Note: Both “Hanukkah” and “Chanukah” spellings are used. Choose the form your recipient prefers.
Happy Hanukkah Wishes for Friends and Family
Heartfelt messages
- Wishing you eight nights of light, warmth, and happy memories
- May Hanukkah bring peace to your home and joy to your heart
- Thinking of you and sending love this Hanukkah season
- May each candle brighten the night with hope and gratitude
- Celebrating your family, your traditions, and your kindness
- Here’s to good food, good company, and a season filled with light
Professional Hanukkah Messages for Coworkers and Clients
Warm and inclusive notes
- Wishing you a bright and peaceful Hanukkah
- Warm Hanukkah greetings to you and your family
- May this season bring health, joy, and renewed energy
- Thank you for your partnership. Chag Sameach
- Happy Hanukkah wishes and a successful year ahead
Funny Hanukkah Messages
Light, playful lines
- May your sufganiyot be filled and your schedule be chill
- Sending you extra light and extra latkes
- Eight nights, endless snacks
- Wishing you candlelit calm and dreidel-winning luck
- Let there be light, and let there be leftovers
What to Write in a Hanukkah Card: Tips
Make it personal and easy to read
- Keep it brief and kind. One to three lines is perfect
- Lead with a greeting like “Happy Hanukkah” or “Chag Sameach,” add one personal detail, and close with a hopeful wish
- If you add Hebrew, include transliteration so anyone can read it comfortably
- For professional notes, keep it inclusive: light, peace, health, and joy
- If you mention Hanukkah traditions, reference lighting candles, sharing meals, or time with family
FAQs
What is a simple Hanukkah greeting?
“Happy Hanukkah” or “Chag Sameach” are classic and respectful. Add one personal line for warmth.
What do I write in a Hanukkah card for coworkers?
Keep it professional and warm: “Wishing you a bright and peaceful Hanukkah. Warm greetings to you and your family.”
How do you say Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?
חנוכה שמח (Chanukah Sameach). You can also use חג שמח (Chag Sameach), meaning “Happy holiday.”
Can I include both English and Hebrew?
Yes. Pair a short English line with a brief Hebrew phrase and transliteration to keep your Hanukkah messages easy to read.