🇿🇦 South Africa
Christmas Day
Next observed on Friday, 25 December 2026.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Friday, 25 December 2026
Counting down to Christmas Day
What Christmas Day 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 Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | South Africa 2026 | |
| 2027 | Saturday | South Africa 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | South Africa 2028 | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | South Africa 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | South Africa 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | South Africa 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 in South Africa.
What day of the week is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday, 25 December 2026.
When is Christmas Day in 2027?
Christmas Day falls on Saturday, 25 December 2027.
Where is Christmas Day observed?
Observed nationally in South Africa.
What does Christmas Day 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