Christmas Day 2025
Christmas Day 2025 fell on Thursday, December 25.
Christmas Day 2025 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 359 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Christmas Day falls on a Thursday in 2025. Take Friday, December 26 off as well and you get 4 days off in a row: from Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Christmas Day in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Christmas Day is on December 25 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2024 it was a Wednesday, in 2025 a Thursday and in 2026 a Friday.
Christmas Day in other countries
This is how Christmas Day 2025 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday, December 25.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christtag | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| Belgium | Eerste kerstdag | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| Denmark | Juledag | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| France | Noël | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| Germany | 1. Weihnachtstag | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Eerste kerstdag | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| Sweden | Juldagen | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Weihnachtstag | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | Yes |
Other holidays in 2025
- Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025
- Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025
- New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2025?
In 2025, Christmas Day fell on Thursday, December 25, in week 52.
Is Christmas Day 2025 a day off?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday in the United States.