Christmas Day — History, Date & Significance
Christmas Day (Borodin) on December 25 celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians in Bangladesh attend church services, decorate homes and churches, and share festive meals; it is a nationwide public holiday.
Christmas Day 2026 — Next Date
- English Date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Bengali Date
- 10 Poush 1433
- Hijri Date
- 14 Rajab 1448 AH
- Days Left
- 171 days
History of Christmas Day
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, observed by Christians worldwide on December 25. Christianity reached Bengal with Portuguese traders and missionaries in the sixteenth century, and some of the region’s oldest churches — including the Holy Rosary Church at Tejgaon in Dhaka, founded in 1677 — date from that era.
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 — 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 future years are calculated estimates and may change when the official government calendar is announced.
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