While the New Year's fireworks have faded, a festive glow still lingers over the capital. London's renowned Christmas lights from 2025 continue to illuminate the city's streets, offering a final sparkle before the working year resumes in earnest.
When Do The Festive Displays Finally Go Dark?
Contrary to popular belief, the iconic displays do not dim at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. They traditionally remain lit for several additional days, providing Londoners and visitors a last opportunity to enjoy the spectacle. The glittering installations on Oxford Street and the majestic angels above Regent Street are among those still shining.
The Traditional Twelfth Night Deadline
The lights are scheduled to be powered down in line with the long-held festive tradition of taking decorations down on the Twelfth Night of Christmas. For 2025, this key date fell on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
As the lights typically switch off over the first weekend of the new year, this evening marked the definitive final chance to view the 2025 displays. Anyone hoping to catch them must now wait until the festive season returns at the end of the year.
The extended display period offers a graceful conclusion to the holiday season, allowing the city to transition from celebration back to routine while honouring a classic Christmas custom.
