Christmas Day 2025
Date: December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Country: Monaco Public Holidays
Description
Christmas Day in Monaco is a national public holiday on December 25. It marks the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The date is the same every year and is part of the winter holiday season.
For many people in Monaco the day has religious meaning. It is important to Catholics and other Christians who live and work in the principality. Churches hold special services that make the day spiritually important.
Christmas is also a time of shared values and community. The holiday brings attention to family, kindness, and helping others. These themes are a part of Monaco s cultural identity and social life.
Because it is an official holiday, schools and many businesses close so people can observe the day. Christmas remains one of the key holidays in Monaco and across many countries around the world.
Traditions
In Monaco families decorate small trees and windows with lights and shiny ornaments. Town streets and the Casino Square sparkle with lights. Nativity scenes appear in churches and public squares. Children wait for Pere Noel to bring gifts on Christmas morning.
On Christmas Eve many families share a long family meal called reveillon. Dishes mix French and Italian tastes. People eat seafood, oysters, roasted meats, foie gras and the traditional bûche de Noël for dessert. Homes often serve seasonal sweets and chestnuts.
People attend midnight Mass at the Cathedral and sing carols. Concerts and ballet performances are common in Monte Carlo during the season. Many households also take part in small charity drives and visiting relatives to celebrate together.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks and some museums close on Christmas Day. Trains and buses run a reduced schedule. Expect busy roads around hotels and the harbour in the evening. Book any restaurants, transfers or tours well before the day.
Stay safe by walking well lit routes and keeping valuables close. Some hotels, restaurants and seasonal markets or light displays remain open, so enjoy those with advance reservations. Check official transport and venue websites the day before to confirm opening times and changes.