Christmas Day
Nationwide public holiday in Sudan · عيد الميلاد
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 December | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 25 December | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Sudan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Khartoum around 25 December: high 31°C (88°F), low 14°C (58°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Khartoum. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 25 December in Khartoum: (MET Norway)
About Christmas Day
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.
Coming up next in Sudan
Friday, 1 January 2027
Christmas Day in other countries
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
More for Sudan
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.