Three Kings Day is celebrated every year on January 6.

Date and basics

  • Three Kings Day (also called Epiphany) falls annually on January 6, regardless of the day of the week.
  • In 2026, Three Kings Day is on Tuesday, January 6.

What the day celebrates

  • The holiday commemorates the visit of the Magi (the “three kings” or wise men) to the baby Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
  • It traditionally marks the end of the Christmas season in many Christian cultures.

Where it’s especially important

  • Three Kings Day is widely observed in Spain, much of Latin America, and Hispanic communities in the United States, often with parades, church services, and family gatherings.
  • In some U.S. regions, such as the U.S. Virgin Islands and parts of New York City (e.g., El Museo del Barrio’s annual parade in East Harlem), it is a notable cultural or regional holiday.

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