Christmas Day: History, Date & Significance
Christmas Day, called Borodin in Bengali, is 25 December, the birthday of Jesus Christ. Christians in Bangladesh go to church, decorate their homes and churches and share a festive meal. The day is a public holiday across the country.
Christmas Day 2026: Date
- English Date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Bengali Date
- 10 Poush 1433
- Hijri Date
- 15 Rajab 1448 AH
- Days Left
- 80 days
History of Christmas Day
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and is observed by Christians around the world on 25 December. Christianity reached Bengal with Portuguese traders and missionaries in the sixteenth century. Some of the region's oldest churches date from that time, among them the Holy Rosary Church at Tejgaon in Dhaka, founded in 1677.
In Bangladesh the day is known as Borodin (“the Big Day”) and is a national public holiday. While Christians make up a small community, the celebration is warm and visible: churches hold midnight mass and morning services, homes are decorated with stars and cribs, and hotels and shopping areas across Dhaka join in the festive spirit.
How Christmas Day Is Celebrated
- Midnight mass and morning services at churches across the country
- Homes and churches decorated with stars, lights, Christmas trees, and nativity cribs
- Festive family meals, cakes, and pitha shared with guests
- Christmas carols and children’s programs at churches and schools
- Festive events at hotels and public spaces in Dhaka and other cities
Christmas Day Dates for the Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day | Bengali Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | 10 Poush 1433 |
| 2027* | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | 10 Poush 1434 |
| 2028* | December 25, 2028 | Monday | 10 Poush 1435 |
| 2029* | December 25, 2029 | Tuesday | 10 Poush 1436 |
| 2030* | December 25, 2030 | Wednesday | 10 Poush 1437 |
* Dates for coming years are calculated and may change when the government announces its holiday list.
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