Christmas Day
Christmas Day is an annual holiday celebrated on 25 December.
December 25, 2026
Friday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Christmas Day Dates
Countries That Observe Christmas Day
Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Canada Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Italy Kenya Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Singapore Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom United States
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented46
Public holiday46
Bank holiday17
Office holiday17
School holiday17
Status varies by country and year. Of 46 countries represented in the available data, 46 have at least one public-holiday record, 17 have a bank-holiday record, 17 have an office-holiday record, and 17 have a school-holiday record.
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the most widely observed holidays around the world. Traditions and public holiday arrangements vary by country.
Related Holidays
Related holidays share one or more assigned holiday categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Christmas Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.