Christmas Number One Betting & Odds

For bands and recording artists, having a number one single on Christmas Day is one of the most prestigious honours available. The charts are usually at their competitive height throughout the Christmas period, with artists competing not only against new releases, but other popular, classic songs from years gone by. For example, last year in 2023, Wham! claimed the top spot with "Last Christmas", which was released in December 1984.

Christmas number one betting has been popular throughout the UK for decades, too, which is just another reason for the charts being closely watched throughout the festive period.

If you want to bet on the UK Xmas number one in 2025, BetVictor has got you covered. You can find a huge selection of artists and bands on this page, with Christmas number one odds being available right up until December 25th!

The 2025 Christmas number one is determined through a variety of different metrics, including sales, paid downloads, and number of streams. Due to this, artists that have a large following can emerge as favourites, while traditional Christmas songs also tend to slowly climb the charts as we approach the big day.

Here are the current favourite artists to be at the top of the charts at Christmas, alongside the festive song that they created:

Wham! (Last Christmas)

In 2023, Wham! made history by hitting the Christmas Number One spot for the first time. This victory has catapulted them into becoming a top contender for the festive number one again in 2025.

Last Christmas is a yuletide favourite that receives millions of streams throughout November and December months, consistently leading it to appear in the UK top 40 on December 25th. Should it reach the top spot again this year, it will become the second single to ever achieve this feat, joining Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, which was a Christmas number one in 1975 and 1991.

Band Aid 40 (Do They Know It's Christmas?)

Another traditional festive song is next up on the list, with "Do They Know It's Christmas?' by Band Aid 40, released exactly 40 years ago, being the second favourite for the top spot. With a history of consistent popularity, the song claimed the top spot three times in 1984, 1989, and 2004.

The legacy of Band Aid and their anniversary re-release add an extra layer of thrill to this year's race for the top spot. Band Aid 40 started the festive countdown as favourites. However, the overwhelming popularity of "Last Christmas" has seen them slightly fall out of contention. Of course, things could all change as we head towards December 25th!

Mariah Carey (All I Want For Christmas)

Despite topping the charts three times, Mariah Carey has never won this festive accolade. Her iconic tune "All I Want For Christmas Is You" places her in direct competition with other musical heavyweights for the top spot this holiday season, currently sitting in third place according to the Christmas number one odds.

Yorkshire Pudding Boy (All I Am)

Another runner is Yorkshire Pudding Boy, a social media sensation who went viral for dressing up as a Yorkshire pudding during the Halloween period. He has won the hearts of a nation through his touching message, with his Christmas single "All I Am", mentioning that it's okay to be different.

With such a large following across TikTok and other social platforms, many are tipping Yorkshire Pudding Boy to gain traction before Christmas and take the number one position from other, more established artists.

Liam Payne (All I Want (For Christmas))

Fans of One Direction hope to elevate "All I Want (For Christmas)" to the coveted top spot in this year's holiday music charts, in order to commemorate Liam Payne, who sadly passed away in October 2024.

His Christmas Song, "All I Want (For Christmas)", flew under the radar when it was released in 2019. However, it's now starting to climb the charts, with many people hearing it for the first time in 2024.

Other Contenders For Christmas Number 1

Outside of the current top five favourites, there are some other contenders for the Christmas top spot to consider, including:

• Reverend & the Makers
• Tom Grennan
• Ed Sheeran
• Allie Sherlock
• Richard Ashcroft
• Kendrick Lamar
• One Direction
• Taylor Swift
• Oasis

Wham! currently hold the Christmas number one throne with their release 'Last Christmas', which they look to defend in 2025. Before this, the honour was held by LadBaby, who remained on top of the festive UK charts for five years, all with different singles.

Here's a look at the artists who claimed the top spot on Christmas day for the past decade, alongside the single they achieved it with:

If you're looking to bet on the UK Christmas number one single for 2025, here's a straightforward guide that you can use to get started:

1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. For anyone who isn't registered with us, simply click or tap on the green 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner and fill in the various fields that appear. From here, you can verify your details and make a deposit to bet on the Xmas no. 1 online.
2. Head to the UK Christmas number one betting page.
3. Select your desired artist(s) from the list to add it to the bet slip.
4. Type in a bet size that matches your preferences.
5. All that's left to do then is confirm your bet and should your selection be successful, the potential winnings will be added to your balance.

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