The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
- Solemnity
- Christmas
Christmas 2024: England
Christmas 2024 is Wednesday, 25 December 2024 (England).
Other key dates 2024
Using the England calendar
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. The Christmas season continues beyond Christmas Day. Open the full calendar to see its other celebrations and when it ends.
Dates on this page follow the England calendar, including celebrations moved to another day. Check your diocese’s guidance on holy days of obligation, fasting and abstinence.
Sources and local guidance
Dates follow the calendar shown on this page. Check with your bishops’ conference or diocese for local requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Which liturgical season is Christmas 2024 in?
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) falls in Christmas.
What rank is Christmas 2024?
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) is a Solemnity. Liturgical color: white.
Where can I see the full 2024 calendar?
Open the full 2024 liturgical calendar to browse every solemnity, feast day, and penance day, or jump to another key date below.
Make time for daily prayer
Christmas: Wednesday, 25 December 2024. Explore the calendar and set prayer reminders in Catholic Daily.