German Phrase
Weihnachten ist am 25. Dezember.
Meaning
The sentence states the calendar date of the Christmas holiday: Christmas falls on the 25th of December. In German‑speaking countries the official public holiday is the 25th, although many families begin celebrating on the evening of the 24th.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone the exact date of Christmas, for example when planning travel, scheduling a party, or answering a question about holiday dates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Weihnachtenistam25.Dezember
Weihnachten (noun)
A proper noun for the holiday Christmas; always capitalized in German.
ist (verb sein)
Third‑person singular present of 'sein' (to be).
am (an dem)
Contraction of the preposition 'an' + dative article 'dem', used for dates.
25. (cardinal number with dot)
German dates use a cardinal number followed by a period; the dot signals the ordinal.
Dezember (month name)
Month names are nouns and therefore capitalized.
🗨In Conversation
Weihnachten ist am 25. Dezember.
Christmas is on December 25th.
Ja, aber wir öffnen die Geschenke am Heiligabend, also am 24.
Yes, but we open the presents on Christmas Eve, the 24th.
✕Common Mistakes
Weihnachten ist am 25 Dezember.
The dot after the number is required in German dates; without it the sentence looks like a typo.
Weihnachten ist am 25. Dezemberen.
‘Dezember’ is singular; do not add the plural ending ‘‑en’.
Weihnachten ist am 25. Dezemberes.
Months are not declined with ‘‑es’ after a date; the correct form is just ‘Dezember’.
↔Alternatives
Weihnachten fällt auf den 25. Dezember.
Christmas falls on December 25th.
Der 25. Dezember ist Weihnachten.
December 25th is Christmas.
Am 25. Dezember feiern wir Weihnachten.
We celebrate Christmas on December 25th.
Cultural Tip
In Germany the main family celebration happens on the evening of 24 December (Heiligabend) with a festive dinner and gift‑giving. The 25th and 26th are public holidays (Erster und Zweiter Weihnachtsfeiertag) when many people attend church services, relax, and spend time with relatives. Knowing both dates helps you sound natural and avoid scheduling mishaps.