This is our day guide for Friday December 26th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on December 26th 2025

Hanukkah

Hanukkah 🕎

Observed for eight days in honour of the historic victory of the Maccabbees against religious oppression

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Boxing Day

Boxing Day 🎁

This public holiday is celebrated on December 26th in several countries as part of the Christmas holidays.

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National Candy Cane Day

National Candy Cane Day

Christmas is over. As of 6am this morning, open season is declared on all Candy Canes still hanging from Christmas Trees.

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National Thank-you Note Day

National Thank-you Note Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank-you Note Day

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National Whiner’s Day

National Whiner’s Day

On the day after Christmas, take a moment to appreciate all the good things and don't start whining.

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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa

The concept of Kwanzaa draws on Southern African first-fruits celebrations.

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Public Holidays on December 26th 2025

Boxing Day

Boxing Day

The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

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Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.

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