When is Christmas?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. For many families of every background it is a day for gifts, carols, church services and a special meal.
How the date is set: December 25 every year.
The date in other years
Ideas for the day
A short history
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries and is observed by a majority of Christians; it is also celebrated culturally by many non-Christians and forms an integral part of the annual festive/holiday season.
From Wikipedia’s article Christmas, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related days
Sources
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays Dates
- Nager.Date public holiday API Public holidays in Canada, the UK and Australia
- Wikipedia: Christmas Short history (CC BY-SA 4.0)