Christmas 2026: date and timings
Christmas is on Friday, 25 December, 2026.
Birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 6:11 pm |
| Hyderabad | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:43 am | 5:48 pm |
| Delhi | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 7:11 am | 5:30 pm |
| Mumbai | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 6:08 pm |
| Chennai | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:28 am | 5:49 pm |
| Bengaluru | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 6:00 pm |
| Kolkata | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:13 am | 4:59 pm |
| Vijayawada | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:32 am | 5:41 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:24 am | 5:29 pm |
| Pune | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 7:03 am | 6:05 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 7:17 am | 6:01 pm |
| Jaipur | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 7:13 am | 5:40 pm |
| Lucknow | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 6:52 am | 5:19 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Friday, 25 December in Kochi
- Rahu Kalam10:58 am to 12:24 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:38 am and 6:11 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:43 pm, moonset 7:47 am
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dwitiya
- NakshatraPunarvasu
Christmas 2026 Choghadiya in Kochi
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Christmas from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:38 am to 8:05 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:05 am to 9:31 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:31 am to 10:58 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:58 am to 12:24 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:24 pm to 1:51 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:51 pm to 3:18 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:18 pm to 4:44 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:44 pm to 6:11 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:11 pm to 7:44 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:44 pm to 9:18 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:18 pm to 10:51 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:51 pm to 12:25 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:25 am to 1:58 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:58 am to 3:32 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:32 am to 5:05 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:05 am to 6:38 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas is on Friday, 25 December, 2026.