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When is Christmas?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25. There are 175 days to go.
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25 every year in the Western Christian tradition. Christmas Eve — December 24 — is when many families gather for dinner and open gifts.
Frequently asked
When is Christmas?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25.
What day of the week is Christmas this year?
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on a Friday.
How many days until Christmas?
There are 175 days until Christmas Day, December 25, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas — December 24, every year.
Is Christmas always on December 25?
Yes. In the Western Christian calendar, Christmas Day is always celebrated on December 25. Some Eastern Orthodox churches observe it on January 7.
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