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2025 Christmas is Dec 25, 2025 - Thursday (Plan Ahead: Expect Traffic, Higher Fares and Hotel Rates)NEW

Date: Thursday, 25 December, 2025       Time: All Day
Christmas Day is celebrated annually on December 25 and is recognized as both a religious and cultural holiday in many parts of the world. Traditionally, it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, but over time it has also become a global celebration focused on togetherness, generosity, and festive joy. Families gather to exchange gifts, enjoy special meals, and participate in holiday traditions that bring warmth and light to the winter season.
Date
December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Details
Christmas celebrations vary across cultures, blending religious services, family traditions, and modern customs. In the United States, it is a major public holiday marked by decorated trees, lights, music, gift-giving, and festive meals. Many families attend midnight or Christmas Day church services, while others focus on holiday gatherings and community events.
Christmas in Japan
In Japan, Christmas is not a national holiday, but it has become a popular cultural event, especially in urban areas. Cities sparkle with elaborate illuminations, shopping districts feature festive decorations, and families often enjoy a special Christmas cake. Christmas Eve is often celebrated more than the day itself, commonly seen as a romantic occasion for couples. Fried chicken dinners, particularly from KFC, have also become a unique and beloved part of Japanese Christmas tradition.
Highlights
• Family gatherings and festive meals
• Gift-giving and holiday traditions
• Illuminations, Christmas cakes, and romantic celebrations in Japan
• Church services and community events
• Seasonal music, decorations, and shared joy
Christmas Day brings together people of all backgrounds to share kindness, gratitude, and festive cheer - whether through religious observances, family traditions, or joyful community celebrations.

Because holidays often bring crowds and higher travel costs, planning ahead can make your trip smoother and less expensive.

January
• January 1: New Year’s Day - Celebrates the first day of the year.
• Third Monday in January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Honors the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.

February
• Third Monday in February: Presidents’ Day - Honors all U.S. presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

May
• Last Monday in May: Memorial Day - Honors military personnel who died in service to the United States.

June
• June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day - Commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

July
• July 4: Independence Day - Celebrates the nation’s founding and the Declaration of Independence.

September
• First Monday in September: Labor Day - Honors American workers and the labor movement.

October
• Second Monday in October: Columbus Day - Marks Christopher Columbus’s 1492 landing; also recognized by many as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

November
• November 11: Veterans Day - Honors all U.S. military veterans.
• Fourth Thursday in November: Thanksgiving Day - Day of gratitude, family gatherings, and feasting.

December
• December 25: Christmas Day - Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ; widely observed as a cultural holiday. 

 
 
 

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