Hanukkah coloring pages

Free Printable Hanukkah Coloring Pages

Choose from simple menorah outlines, a Star of David with a flower, and dreidels with bold shapes that are quick to color. Other scenes combine candles, presents, chocolate gelt, and sufganiyot, while detailed designs bring several Hanukkah symbols together on one page.

Colors for Hanukkah Menorahs and Treats

Blue and white make a familiar palette for the banners, stars, and decorations. Add gold or yellow to the menorah flames and chocolate gelt, and use brown for the chocolate coins or dreidel details. Sufganiyot can be golden brown, with a pink or red jam center; the drawings leave room for your own color choices.

Choose by Age and Coloring Level

Easy Hanukkah Coloring Pages for Kids

For a 3-year-old, start with the large dreidel outline, the simple menorah, or boxed presents with bows. These designs have clear shapes and open areas, so little hands can fill them without needing to manage many small details. A 7-year-old may enjoy adding patterns to the Star of David, choosing candle colors, or coloring a plate of sufganiyot beside a clay pitcher.

Detailed Hanukkah Coloring Pages for Adults

For a longer, more focused coloring session, try the detailed hamsa, realistic sufganiyot, or a full scene with a menorah, gelt, dreidel, and Star of David. The fine shapes and layered details suit colored pencils and careful shading. Medium-detail designs, such as the lit menorah or chocolate gelt with dreidels, offer a comfortable step between the simplest outlines and the busiest scenes.

Make a Hanukkah Dreidel Story

Turn a few colored designs into a small story. Pick a dreidel, a menorah, and a plate of treats, then imagine who has gathered around the table and what they are doing together. A child can draw or describe an extra detail, such as a gift being opened or a candle just lit.

For a simple matching game, color two dreidels alike and set them beside the other finished pictures. Ask your child to find the matching pair, then name the shapes and objects in the scene. This works well as a short activity before or after coloring.

Why Hanukkah Lasts Eight Nights

Hanukkah is an eight-night Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The traditional story says that a small amount of oil burned for eight days, which is why the holiday is also associated with lights and the nightly lighting of candles.

Many drawings show a menorah with candles, a familiar symbol of the celebration. The Hanukkah menorah, often called a hanukkiah, has eight candle places for the nights of the holiday and a helper candle called the shamash. In the pictures, look for the taller or separate candle that can be colored differently.

Print Hanukkah Coloring Pages in PDF

Choose a drawing, then select “Open the PDF” to view its file or “Print” to send it directly to a printer, including from a phone. Use fit-to-page settings if you want the full design within the margins. Thicker paper can help with markers, while colored pencils make it easier to work on small details.