In London for 2025, the Christmas lights in many key areas will typically start going on in early to mid-November, with several switch-on events scheduled as follows:
- Carnaby Street: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Oxford Street: Usually early November, likely around November 4, 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)
- Regent Street: Usually early November, likely around November 7, 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)
- Covent Garden: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Marylebone Village: November 13, 2025
- Seven Dials: November 12, 2025
- Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: First Thursday in December, which is December 4, 2025
These dates mark when the lights will officially be switched on, signaling the start of the festive season in London. The decorations and lights usually remain lit until about January 6. Many of the main shopping streets and public squares including Oxford Street, Regent Street, Covent Garden, and Carnaby Street are known for their iconic and elaborate Christmas light displays that attract locals and tourists alike each holiday season.
