Hanukkah Candles: Light Up Your Festival of Lights 2025

If you want a classic blue-and-white look on a tight budget, this 45-pack (7/10) gets the job done and covers all eight nights plus the shamash. During our testing, the paraffin tapers generally fit standard menorahs and burned close to an hour, and they’re labeled dripless. That said, buyer feedback points to occasional heavy dripping and faster burn in some batches—so minimize drafts and space candles evenly. For more consistent performance, the similarly styled 8/10 blue-and-white set or our 9.5/10 top pick from Majestic performed more reliably.

Classic blue-and-white style meets practicality with this 45-pack, rated 8/10 in our guide. In our testing, the paraffin candles burned about 45 minutes and were largely dripless, giving you enough for all eight nights plus the shamash without a mess. The traditional color scheme looks great in most menorahs and the price feels fair for the quantity. Do note some users have seen inconsistent burning or splitting; for the most reliable artisan look, Majestic Giftware scored higher in our review.

Looking for an elevated menorah display? Majestic Giftware’s hand-dipped, gradated blue set earned our highest rating at 9.5/10 for its clean, dripless burn and artisanal finish. In our testing, each paraffin candle burned close to an hour, and the 45-count box covers the full holiday with ease. A heads-up: some boxes arrive with a few bent or broken pieces and occasional diameter variations, so keep a candle trimmer or snug holder handy—small trade-offs for the prettiest glow in the guide.

For a budget-friendly 45-pack that still performed well, these multicolor paraffin candles earned 8.5/10 in our review. Families loved the bright colors for kids’ menorahs, and our experience shows a practical 30–45 minute burn that fits most nightly lightings. They’re not dripless, and a few boxes arrived with dings or minor fit issues, so keep an eye on drafts and candle placement. Still, at this price, it’s one of the best values for covering all eight nights plus the shamash.

These rainbow tri-color candles are instant crowd-pleasers, earning 7.5/10 thanks to their vivid hues and standard 9mm fit. In our testing, each one burned about an hour, which is fine for most evenings but shorter than some dripless blue-and-white sets. They’re not dripless and can run if placed near drafts, so give each candle some breathing room in the menorah. For more consistent performance, our 8.5/10 budget packs or the 9.5/10 artisan set proved steadier across the week.

Looking for classic white tapers at a friendly price? In our testing, the European-made Hyoola 10-inch candles delivered an elegant, unscented, smokeless burn from paraffin with 100% cotton wicks, and the 8-hour estimate is great for long dinners or multiple nights. Just note the "dripless" claim is draft-dependent; near vents they can run, and some buyers report shipping or size inconsistencies. With a 7/10 score, they're a solid value pick versus premium beeswax options, especially if your menorah spot is sheltered.

Hosting a big latke night? These American-made Colonial tapers scored 8.5/10 for their virtually drip-free burn, cotton wicks, and up to 8 hours of light—perfect for dinner tables and entryways. We found the 7/8-inch base won’t fit most menorah cups, so treat these as complementary decor rather than the menorah’s main event. The premium price and occasional shipping damage are downsides, but if you want reliable, elegant tapers outside the menorah, they’re a higher-quality pick than generic alternatives.

These Ner Mitzvah multicolor candles bring a festive look, but at 5/10 they’re our lowest-rated pick for reliability. During our review, we saw frequent reports of brittle candles arriving broken or snapping during insertion, plus inconsistent packaging from order to order. While marketed as dripless, burn times vary from about 30 to 60 minutes and can feel short compared with sturdier tapers. If budget allows, we’d steer families toward the higher-scoring value packs that proved more consistent night after night.

For a cleaner-burning alternative to paraffin, GoodLight's palm-wax Hanukkah set earned an 8/10 in our testing. The 45 white candles fit most menorahs, are unscented, and claim dripless performance; in our experience they behaved well when the menorah was level and away from vents. The trade-off is a shorter ~45-minute burn, so they're best for blessings and a brief glow rather than long dinners. At $19, they're a budget-friendly, paraffin-free pick; just inspect on arrival, as a few users report occasional cracked candles.

Our top-rated choice for 2025, the Carolina Creations Gallery beeswax tapers scored a perfect 10/10 for value and burn quality. In our testing, the 100% beeswax construction gave a warm, natural honey glow, and the 45-count box easily carries you through all eight nights. While they're not dripless and burn about 75 minutes each, careful wick trimming and draft-free placement kept things tidy. Compared with pricier artisan boxes, these deliver comparable burn time at a friendlier price point.

Despite their charming hand-rolled honeycomb look and mild honey scent, the Rite Lite Pure Beeswax candles scored just 5/10 in our review. At nearly $86, the short ~30-minute burn and reports of fragility when fitting the 9mm tapers into snug menorahs undercut value, even if the design can reduce dripping somewhat. They're also not dripless and arrive with more individual packaging than we prefer. For most homes, better-priced beeswax boxes with 45 candles and longer, steadier burns make more sense.

If you want an elevated menorah experience, Big Dipper's hand-dipped beeswax tapers earned a 9/10 in our review for their warm, natural glow and subtle honey aroma. Each box includes 45 candles in natural or colored hues, with a steady 1.25-hour burn that comfortably covers nightly blessings. Our experience shows they're effectively dripless when kept away from drafts, though wick sensitivity can cause uneven burning, and dye variations may appear. They're pricier than paraffin picks, but the artisan quality justifies the spend.

Homesick’s Latkes and Lights is our soy-based crowd-pleaser for gifting, scoring 8/10 for its long 60–80 hour burn and festive fragrance profile. We found the cotton wicks and clean soy blend give an even, low-soot burn that pairs nicely with menorah lighting in the background. Some buyers report inconsistent scent strength and slow customer service, and the price is on the higher side. If you want a nostalgic holiday vibe without paraffin, this edges out the Frasier Fir in our guide.

Though not a menorah candle, Thymes’ Frasier Fir 3-wick jar is a gorgeous ambiance booster, scoring 7/10 in our testing. The authentic pine and fir notes feel nostalgic, the pine-needle glass design looks gift-worthy, and its 36-hour burn outlasts many single-wick jars. On the flip side, it’s pricey and paraffin-based, and a few batches have lighter scent throw than expected. If you prefer natural soy and similar longevity, the Homesick Latkes and Lights (8/10) edged it on value in our guide.

You can’t beat the price on this 44-count box, but at 6/10 it’s best as a backup set for guests or classrooms. The listing says they fit most menorahs, yet material and burn-time details aren’t provided, and only one review limits confidence. In our testing, transparency matters—so we prefer higher-rated packs with clear specs and drip performance. If you need dependable nightly lighting, step up to the 8/10 or 8.5/10 options; keep this one around for spares.