How the date is set
Christmas Day falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. Christmas Eve is December 24. A church can hold services on either or both days, so confirm the local schedule.
These dates follow the Western Gregorian calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches can observe Easter and related days on different dates. Confirm your own church's calendar before announcing a service.
Planning the service
Agree on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service times before inviting people. Confirm readers, musicians, ushers and children's arrangements for each gathering separately. Ask the accompanist which carol tunes and verses the church uses, and check the printed order against the slides. Explain any candle lighting instructions before the service begins.
A Scripture passage to discuss with the service leader is Luke 2:1-20. Choose the final readings according to your church's practice.
Browse Christmas hymns and confirm the tune and verses with the musicians.
Related church dates in 2031
- Epiphany
- Ash Wednesday
- Palm Sunday
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Trinity Sunday
- Reformation Day
- First Sunday of Advent
- Christmas Eve
Read the U.S. Naval Observatory explanation of the Western Easter calculation.
Save the calendar
Download the 2031 calendar file for a calendar app, or use the church calendar maker to prepare a printable calendar.
Calendar questions
When Is Christmas Day 2031?
Christmas Day 2031 falls on Thursday, December 25, 2031.
Which calendar do these dates follow?
These dates follow the Western Gregorian church calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches can observe Easter and related days on different dates. Confirm your own church's calendar before announcing a service.
More dates in 2031
- Easter 2031
- Palm Sunday 2031
- Ash Wednesday 2031
- Good Friday 2031
- Ascension 2031
- Pentecost 2031
- Advent 2031