Christmas Day 2025
Christmas Day 2025 falls on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Federal holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and family traditions This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to plan and celebrate this important holiday.
📅 Thursday December 25, 2025
🗓️ Day 359 of 2025
📍 Week 52 of 2025
🇺🇸 Federal holiday
👨👩👧👦 Family celebration
🎉 National observance
Christmas Day 2025 Complete Guide
🗓️ Date & Information
- Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Day of Year: 359 of 365
- Week Number: 52
- Quarter: Q4 2025
- Federal Holiday: Yes
- Business Day: No (federal offices closed)
🎉 Traditions & Celebrations
- Gift exchange and giving
- Decorating Christmas trees
- Christmas dinner with family
- Church services and carol singing
- Santa Claus and holiday magic
- Acts of charity and kindness
📋 Christmas Day 2025 Planning Guide
📅 2 Weeks Before
- Plan Christmas shopping and gifts
- Decorate home for the holidays
- Check local event schedules
- Make reservations if needed
- Confirm guest lists and invitations
📅 1 Week Before
- Organize Christmas dinner
- Plan family activities and traditions
- Confirm all arrangements
- Prepare decorations
- Review celebration timeline
📅 Day Before
- Attend Christmas services
- Participate in charitable giving
- Prepare any special foods
- Set up decorations
- Get everything ready for celebration
📅 Holiday Day
- Enjoy the holiday celebration
- Participate in traditions
- Spend time with family and friends
- Take photos and create memories
- Reflect on the holiday's meaning
📜 Historical Background
History of Christmas Day
Christmas became a federal holiday in 1870. While celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, it has evolved to include many cultural traditions of family, giving, and celebration.
When is Christmas Day celebrated?
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25 in 2025, falling on a Thursday. This makes it a mid-week celebration.
Is Christmas Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Christmas Day is a federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, banks, and many businesses are closed. Some states and localities may have additional observances.
🎯 Activities and Ideas
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
- Plan family gatherings and meals
- Create holiday traditions
- Teach children about the holiday's meaning
- Take family photos
- Share stories and memories
🏘️ Community Events
- Attend local parades and festivals
- Participate in community service
- Visit historical sites and museums
- Join neighborhood celebrations
- Support local businesses and events
🎨 Creative Activities
- Create holiday decorations
- Make themed crafts and art
- Write cards or letters
- Document the celebration
- Start new family traditions