Christmas
Day off for the Orthodox Christian, Catholic community in Montenegro · Božić
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 January | Wednesday | Orthodox Christian |
| 2026 | 8 January | Thursday | Orthodox Christian |
| 2026 | 25 December | Friday | Catholic |
| 2026 | 26 December | Saturday | Catholic |
| 2027 | 7 January | Thursday | Orthodox Christian |
| 2027 | 8 January | Friday | Orthodox Christian |
| 2027 | 25 December | Saturday | Catholic |
| 2027 | 26 December | Sunday | Catholic |
Where it applies
For the Orthodox Christian, Catholic community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Montenegro it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Podgorica around 25 December: high 6°C (43°F), low 0°C (31°F), rain on 33% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Podgorica. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 25 December in Podgorica: (MET Norway)
About Christmas
Christmas Day on 25 December celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is one of the main feasts of the Christian year. The date has been used for the feast in Rome since at least the fourth century. It is a public holiday in many countries, including some where Christians are a minority. Some Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on 7 January.
Traditions
Christians attend church services, and the day is widely spent with family. Common customs include decorating a Christmas tree, exchanging gifts, singing carols and sharing a large festive meal. Dishes and sweets vary greatly from country to country, as do figures associated with bringing presents to children.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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