When Is Christmas 2026?

About Christmas in 2026

The Christian church settled on December 25 as Christmas by around the 4th century, though the Gospels give no date for the birth being commemorated, and the choice of date is not itself scriptural.

The Christmas tree tradition popularized in English-speaking countries largely through Britain's Prince Albert, who brought the German custom to wider public attention after his 1840 marriage to Queen Victoria.

December 25 is a public holiday in the large majority of countries worldwide, including many with no Christian-majority population, reflecting its dual religious and secular roles.

Christmas in 2026 — December 25th, a Friday with a three-day weekend.

Christmas, 2026 — day 359 of 2026: ISO week 52 (Q4), 6 left.

Christmas, 2026: next is Saturday, December 25th; prior was Thursday, December 25th.