Christmas 2025: When do the soaps air over the festive period?

Airdates for Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks over the festive period are revealed.

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The Christmas schedules are out for 2025 – and for soaps fans, it heralds a time of year with additional episodes and festive specials over the holiday period.

Scroll on for a full guide to what’s on screen and when!

Coronation Street

Monday, December 22 – 8pm-9pm (ITVX from 7am)
Christmas Eve – 8.40pm-9.10pm (ITVX from 7am)
Christmas Day – 7.15pm-8.15pm (ITVX from 7am)
Boxing Day – 7pm-7.30pm (ITVX from 7am)
Monday, December 29 – 8pm-8.30pm (ITVX from 7am)
Tuesday, December 30 – 8pm-8.30pm (ITVX from 7am)
New Year’s Eve – 8pm-9pm (ITVX from 7am)
New Year’s Day – 8pm-9pm (ITVX from 7am)
Friday, January 2 – 8pm-9pm (ITVX from 7am)

Overall: One hour extra of Corrie over Christmas!

EastEnders

Monday, December 22 – 7.30pm-8pm
Tuesday, December 23 – 7.30pm-8pm
Christmas Eve – 6.55pm-7.25pm
Christmas Day – 7.45pm-8.15pm and 9.45pm-10.15pm
Boxing Day – 9.30pm-10pm
Monday, December 29 – 7.30pm-8pm
Tuesday, December 30 – 7.30pm-8pm
New Year’s Eve – 7.30pm-8pm
New Year’s Day – 7.30pm-8pm

Overall: One hour extra from Walford over Christmas!

Note: The BBC has yet to confirm the release schedule for episodes on iPlayer; traditionally episodes drop at 6am on the day of transmission although for special occasions such as Christmas the broadcaster often opts to forego early releases.