When to Light Havdalah Candle?

The ritual involves lighting a special havdalah candle with several wicks, blessing a cup of wine (does not have to be wine) and smelling sweet spices. Shabbat ends on Saturday night after the appearance of three stars in the sky. Havdalah may be performed as late as sunset of the Tuesday following Shabbat.

Can you use a Havdalah candle more than once?

You can reuse a Havdalah candle if it has burnt out naturally without having been extinguished purposefully. If it has been extinguished purposefully, then a new candle will have to be used.

How long does a Havdalah candle last?

What makes a candle special enough to use for Havdalah? The number of wicks—tradition calls for at least two. (Some sources say six wicks represents the six days of the work week.) Unlike Shabbat or Hanukkah, when the candles burn out fully, you can reuse a Havdalah candle from week to week.