When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Tree? Experts Weigh In

Tradition, safety, and personal choice all play a role in deciding when to remove holiday decorations, with January 6 being a popular date.

January 6, the Twelfth Night or Eve of Epiphany, is a commonly observed date for taking down Christmas trees, marking the traditional end of the holiday season.
The National Fire Protection Association advises removing live trees within a month due to the fire hazard posed by drying needles.
Some Catholic traditions extend the season until February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, while others prefer earlier removal for safety or superstition reasons.
Artificial trees have no safety restrictions, but proper storage is recommended to maintain their condition for future use.
Recycling, composting, or repurposing live trees is encouraged, with options like mulch, firewood, or even culinary uses for the needles.