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Christmas
Next observed on Friday, 25 December 2026.
When is Christmas in 2026?
Friday, 25 December 2026
Counting down to Christmas
What Christmas marks
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 holiday season.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Christian holiday usually on December 25, available under CC BY-SA.
Christmas dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | Japan 2026 | |
| 2027 | Saturday | Japan 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | Japan 2028 | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | Japan 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | Japan 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | Japan 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 in Japan.
What day of the week is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday, 25 December 2026.
When is Christmas in 2027?
Christmas falls on Saturday, 25 December 2027.
Where is Christmas observed?
Observed nationally in Japan.
What does Christmas celebrate?
Christian holiday usually on December 25. 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-Chr