Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekday
Friday
Week
52
Day of year
359
Country
🇿🇦 ZA
ZAR
About this holiday
Christmas Day on 25 December commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world. Even in secular contexts it has become a cultural celebration involving family gatherings, gift exchange, decorated trees, festive meals and songs.
Christmas Day · 2025–2030
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