How does United States mark Christmas?
Christmas Day
- Local date
- December 25, 2026
Christmas Day is a federal holiday in the United States, and most public offices and businesses close. Lights appear on houses, shops, and whole public streets, sometimes alongside worship, a shared meal, or gifts. Some households decorate all December, some cook one dinner, and some do not observe Christmas at all.
What is this topic?
December 25 is not the same thing in seven places. Brazil, the United States, Indonesia, and India list it as a statutory holiday; Taiwan closes that day for Constitution Day instead; Japan and mainland China treat it as a working day. This page compares its legal standing, the rhythm of the days around it, and how households and commerce each take part.
Sources and dates
Dates follow local time zones, calendars, and official notices. Check the source when a date is estimated or locally variable.