Christmas 2026
What it is
Celebrates the birth of Jesus. Churches hold midnight mass, homes hang paper stars, and plum cake is shared with neighbours.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
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Questions
When is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas falls on Friday, 25 December 2026. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Christmas?
Celebrates the birth of Jesus. Churches hold midnight mass, homes hang paper stars, and plum cake is shared with neighbours.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.