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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 25 Dec | From sunrise, 7:06 am | 5:31 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam11:01 am to 12:19 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:06 am and 5:31 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:01 pm, moonset 8:20 am
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dwitiya
- NakshatraPunarvasu
Christmas 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:06 am to 8:25 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:25 am to 9:43 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:43 am to 11:01 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:01 am to 12:19 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:19 pm to 1:37 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:37 pm to 2:55 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:55 pm to 4:13 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:13 pm to 5:31 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:31 pm to 7:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:13 pm to 8:55 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:55 pm to 10:37 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:37 pm to 12:19 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:19 am to 2:01 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:01 am to 3:43 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:43 am to 5:25 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:25 am to 7:07 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas is on Friday, 25 December, 2026.