New Zealand Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026
Christmas Special Prayers and Carols in your nearest Church and Chapel
Christmas Markets around your area across New Zealand
Christmas Carnivals and Santa Parades
Christmas Event in your nearest park
Christmas Events & Parties
Christmas Day: 25 Dec
Annual festival commemorating birth of Jesus Christ.
Most of the world celebrate on 25th Dec as per Gregorian calendar which is accepted universally. Other communities and mostly Eastern Churches celebrate Christmas as per Julian calendar which is 7th Jan.
Postponement Date: Sunday 7th December 2025, In the event of adverse weather, a postponement decision will be announced by 9am, Sunday 30 November on the Parade website and Facebook page. If postponed, the Parade will take place on Sunday 7 December. Pre-parade: 12pm – 1pm Parade: 1.00pm – 2.30pm Santa’s Party: 2:30pm – 5:00pm Christmas and New Year Events in Wellington:
