Christmas Day 2025
Christmas Day 2025 fell on Thursday 25 December.
Christmas Day 2025 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 25 December 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: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Christmas Day falls on a Thursday in 2025. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Christmas Day in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Christmas Day is on 25 December every year; only the weekday changes. In 2024 it was a Wednesday, in 2025 a Thursday and in 2026 a Friday.
Christmas Day and the school holidays
Christmas Day 2025 falls in the Christmas holidays in 36 of the 40 areas.
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 25 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christtag | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| Belgium | Eerste kerstdag | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| Denmark | Juledag | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| France | Noël | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| Germany | 1. Weihnachtstag | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| Netherlands | Eerste kerstdag | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| Sweden | Juldagen | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| Switzerland | Weihnachtstag | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
| United States | Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December | Yes |
Other holidays in 2025
- Christmas EveWednesday, 24 December 2025
- Boxing DayFriday, 26 December 2025
- New Year's EveWednesday, 31 December 2025
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2025?
In 2025, Christmas Day fell on Thursday 25 December, in week 52.
Is Christmas Day 2025 a day off?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.