Get Ready to Jingle: The Best New Holiday Albums of 2025!
Ho ho hold on, guys! It's time to start planning your festive playlist for the most wonderful time of the year. We've taken a crystal ball to the future and rounded up the best new holiday albums of 2025 that will have you singing carols and sipping hot cocoa all season long. So, grab a mince pie and let's dive in! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and new holiday albums 2025.
The Biggest Names, Biggest Hits
Adele: "30 Christmas"
It's no surprise that the queen of heartbreak has given us a Christmas album that's as emotional as it is festive. "30 Christmas" sees Adele putting her signature spin on classic carols like "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night", while also gifting us with original tracks that will have you reaching for the tissues. Expect powerful ballads and soulful renditions that will make your Christmas feel as cozy as a warm blanket.
Taylor Swift: "Christmas Tree Lane"
Swifties, rejoice! Taylor Swift has finally given us the Christmas album we've been dreaming of. "Christmas Tree Lane" is a festive feast of original tracks and clever reimaginings of classic carols. From the upbeat pop anthem "Santa Baby" to the heartwarming ballad "All I Want for Christmas Is You (feat. Ed Sheeran)", this album is the perfect soundtrack to your holiday parties and cozy nights by the fire.
Indie Gems You Won't Want to Miss
Phoebe Bridgers: "Holiday"
Phoebe Bridgers has taken her signature indie-folk sound and wrapped it up in a bow for her debut holiday album, "Holiday". With stripped-back arrangements and honest, heartfelt lyrics, this album is the perfect antidote to the commercial chaos of the season. Think "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" meets "Motion Sickness".
Fleet Foxes: "White Winter Hymnal"
Fleet Foxes have traded in their usual folktales for a collection of traditional Christmas carols on their new album, "White Winter Hymnal". With their signature harmonies and acoustic guitar strums, this album is a winter warmer that will have you feeling all the feels. From "The First Noel" to "O Little Town of Bethlehem", these guys have put their own unique spin on the classics.
The Ones to Watch
Bad Bunny: "El Último Tour Del Mundo: Navidad"
Bad Bunny has given us a reggaeton-infused Christmas album that's as festive as it is fiery. "El Último Tour Del Mundo: Navidad" sees the Puerto Rican superstar putting his spin on classic carols like "Feliz Navidad" and "Los Peces en el Río", while also gifting us with original tracks that will have you dancing all the way to the Christmas table.
Billie Eilish: "A Very Eilish Christmas"
Billie Eilish has finally given us the Christmas album we never knew we needed. "A Very Eilish Christmas" is a dark, dreamy take on the festive season, with eerie renditions of carols like "Silent Night" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You", as well as original tracks that will have you questioning the true meaning of Christmas. In a good way, of course.
Honorable Mentions
Here are a few more albums that made our list of the best new holiday albums of 2025:
- The Weeknd: "After Hours Christmas" - Lizzo: "Cuz I Love You, Christmas" - Harry Styles: "Harry's House of Holidays" - Dua Lipa: "Future Nostalgia: Christmas Edition" - Bruce Springsteen: "Letters to Santa"
Wrap Up
And there you have it, folks! Our roundup of the best new holiday albums of 2025. Whether you're in the mood for some festive pop, indie-folk carols, or reggaeton Christmas anthems, there's something on this list for everyone. So, grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and let the festive season begin!
Happy listening, and Merry Christmas from the future!