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Christmas and New Year Lottery Draws Explained
The festive season brings a bit of extra sparkle to the lottery — bigger guaranteed jackpots and special events. Here’s what to expect over Christmas and New Year.
Festive Superdraws
EuroMillions typically runs Superdraws around the festive period, with a big guaranteed jackpot — often in the region of €130 million — on a set date, regardless of how the jackpot has been rolling. These are announced in advance and are a highlight of the lottery calendar.
Draws continue as normal
The regular games keep running on their usual days through the holidays — Lotto on Wednesday and Saturday, EuroMillions on Tuesday and Friday — sometimes with added special events layered on top.
The odds don’t change
Here’s the key point: a festive Superdraw offers a bigger guaranteed jackpot, but your chance of winning it is exactly the same as any other draw. You’re playing for more money at identical odds. See a EuroMillions Superdraw, how rollovers work and the lottery draw days.
Frequently asked questions
Are there special lottery draws at Christmas and New Year?
Yes — EuroMillions usually runs Superdraws with big guaranteed jackpots around the festive period, and there can be extra special events.
Do the odds change for festive draws?
No — only the guaranteed jackpot size changes; your chance of winning stays the same.
Does the lottery still draw over the holidays?
Yes — regular draws continue on their usual days through Christmas and New Year.
Related guides: a EuroMillions Superdraw, how rollovers work and the lottery draw days.