Great Feast
Nativity of Christ
The birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, preceded by the forty-day Nativity Fast.
New calendar
Friday, December 25, 2026
Old calendar
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Nativity of Christ: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fri, Dec 25 | Wed, Jan 7 |
| 2027 | Sat, Dec 25 | Thu, Jan 7 |
| 2028 | Mon, Dec 25 | Fri, Jan 7 |
| 2029 | Tue, Dec 25 | Sun, Jan 7 |
| 2030 | Wed, Dec 25 | Mon, Jan 7 |
| 2031 | Thu, Dec 25 | Tue, Jan 7 |
Common questions
When is Nativity of Christ in 2026?
On the New calendar, Nativity of Christ falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
See every feast and fast in the Orthodox Magazine calendar, or find a parish to celebrate it with.