Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has secured its place at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-extending 22nd week. This remarkable achievement coincides with a historic surge of holiday music, as seasonal songs claim all top 24 positions on the chart, surpassing the previous record where carols occupied the top 16 spots just a year ago.
The latest chart data covers the week leading up to and including Christmas Day, specifically from December 19 to 25, 2025. Three weeks prior, Carey’s single reclaimed the number one spot, marking its seventh consecutive holiday season at the pinnacle of the Hot 100. Originally released in November 1994 as part of her album Merry Christmas, the song has evolved into a perennial favorite, returning to the top 10 in December 2017 and breaking into the top five in the 2018 holiday season.
Carey’s record of dominance extends across multiple years, with her single leading during the holiday seasons of 2019 (three weeks), 2020 (two weeks), 2021 (three weeks), 2022 (four weeks), 2023 (two weeks), and 2024 (four weeks). The current chart, dated January 3, 2026, will be updated on Billboard.com tomorrow, December 30.
Streaming Success and Chart Dominance
The Hot 100 combines data from all-genre U.S. streaming, radio airplay, and sales figures, excluding digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer sites. According to Luminate, Carey’s holiday hit amassed an impressive 70.6 million streams (up 62% from the previous week) and garnered 38.3 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 37%). Additionally, the single sold 5,000 downloads, reflecting a 45% increase during the tracking period.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” also maintains its position at the top of the Streaming Songs chart for a record-extending 26th week and jumped from 15 to 6 on the Radio Songs chart, achieving its highest ranking to date. On the Digital Song Sales chart, it moved from 5 to 3 after a six-week reign at the top.
This latest success further solidifies Carey’s extraordinary legacy, as she has topped the Hot 100 in a record-extending 22 distinct years, encompassing her 19 number one hits. This achievement surpasses the next closest artists, who have each led for 10 individual years.
Celebrating Holiday Classics
A closer look at the current top 24 reveals a plethora of holiday classics. Notably, the late Andy Williams has extended his record for appearing in the Hot 100’s top 10 for an impressive 66 years, dating back to his first entry in October 1959. The Ronettes also mark a significant milestone with 62 years since their hit “Be My Baby” climbed the charts in September 1963.
The Vince Guaraldi Trio is nearing its highest ranking on the Hot 100 since “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” peaked at No. 22 in 1963, while the Eagles are celebrating their highest entry since February 14, 1981 with “Please Come Home for Christmas.”
Interestingly, the highest-charting non-holiday hit this week is HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” which dropped from 11 to 25 after an eight-week reign at the top. The song simultaneously climbed to No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart, with 58.3 million impressions.
As the new tracking period runs from December 26 to January 1, a resurgence of secular songs is anticipated, suggesting a shift in the Hot 100’s landscape in the coming weeks.
