German Phrase
Kann ich am 25. Dezember buchen?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether it is possible to make a reservation for December 25th. It is typically used when you want to know if a service (hotel, flight, restaurant, etc.) is still available on Christmas Day.
When to use
Use this phrase when contacting hotels, airlines, event venues, or restaurants to inquire about availability on the 25th of December, especially if you are planning a holiday trip or a Christmas‑day celebration.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Kannicham25.Dezemberbuchen?
Kann (modal verb)
‘Kann’ is the present tense of ‘können’, used to ask about ability or permission.
ich (personal pronoun)
First‑person singular pronoun, the subject of the sentence.
am (preposition + article)
‘am’ = ‘an dem’, the standard way to indicate a specific date.
25. (ordinal number)
German dates use a period after the numeral to mark the ordinal.
Dezember (month name)
The name of the month; months are capitalised in German.
buchen (verb)
Means ‘to book’ or ‘to reserve’; often used for travel, hotels, tickets.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich am 25. Dezember buchen?
Can I book for December 25th?
Ja, wir haben noch ein freies Zimmer.
Yes, we still have a free room.
✕Common Mistakes
Kann ich am 25 Dezember buchen?
The day number needs a period after it (25.) to mark the ordinal.
Kann ich am 25. Dezember buchen (in a restaurant)?
For restaurants it is more natural to use ‘reservieren’ instead of ‘buchen’.
↔Alternatives
Kann ich für den 25. Dezember reservieren?
Can I reserve for December 25th?
Gibt es noch Verfügbarkeit am 25. Dezember?
Is there still availability on December 25th?
Cultural Tip
December 25th is a public holiday (Christmas Day) in all German‑speaking countries. Many restaurants, shops, and even some hotels are closed or operate with limited staff, so it’s wise to confirm availability well in advance.