Orthodox Christmas 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Orthodox Christmas 2026 fell on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (a Wednesday). See Orthodox Christmas 2027 โ
When is Orthodox Christmas 2026?
Orthodox Christmas 2026 fell on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. It was a Wednesday.
How many days until Orthodox Christmas 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 282 days since Orthodox Christmas 2026, which fell on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Christianity
- Duration
- 1 day
Other holidays in January 2026
Orthodox Christmas, celebrated on January 7 by churches that follow the Julian calendar, commemorates the Nativity of Jesus Christ with midnight liturgies, a festive Holy Supper and joyful family gatherings across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East and Africa.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Orthodox Christmas guide.