Portuguese Phrase
É no dia 25 de dezembro.
Meaning
The sentence states that something happens on December 25th. It is a simple way to give the date of an event, a holiday, a birthday, or any scheduled activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone the exact day an event will occur, especially for holidays (Christmas), appointments, birthdays, or deadlines.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Énodia25dedezembro.
É (ser)
Third‑person singular of the verb *ser*, used here to state a fact or date.
no (em + o)
Contraction of the preposition *em* (in/on) with the masculine article *o*, meaning “on the”.
dia (noun)
Masculine noun meaning “day”.
25 (cardinal number)
Cardinal number used to indicate the specific day of the month.
de (preposition)
Preposition meaning “of”, linking the day number to the month.
dezembro (month name)
Name of the month December; month names are written in lowercase in Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
É no dia 25 de dezembro.
It’s on December 25th.
Então vamos nos encontrar na festa de Natal?
So shall we meet at the Christmas party?
✕Common Mistakes
É no dia 25 de Dezembro.
Month names are not capitalized in Portuguese.
É no dia 25 de dezembro, no parque.
Using *é* for a location is wrong; it only works for dates or facts.
É em dia 25 de dezembro.
Do not omit the article *o* after *em*; the correct contraction is *no*.
↔Alternatives
Será no dia 25 de dezembro.
It will be on December 25th.
Acontece no dia 25 de dezembro.
It happens on December 25th.
Cultural Tip
December 25th is Christmas (Natal) in Brazil, a major family holiday with special meals, gift‑giving, and midnight Mass (Missa do Galo). When mentioning this date, Brazilians often add a festive tone, and it’s common to ask about holiday plans right after stating the date.