MARIAH CAREY’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ breaks an all-time chart record

Monday, December 22, 2025 -Mariah Carey’s perennial holiday anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has just made history again, becoming the longest-reigning No. 1 song ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with a cumulative 20 weeks at the top, a milestone no other single has achieved. 

This record caps years of seasonal domination, as the song repeatedly returns to the chart’s summit every holiday season and has now surpassed the previous all-time benchmark that was jointly held by other major hits.

The achievement is remarkable not only for its longevity, but also for its cultural endurance — the song was originally released in 1994, yet continues to draw massive streaming, radio play, and sales decades later. 

Its repeated returns to the No. 1 position underscore how deeply it has become woven into the soundtrack of the holiday season, captivating multiple generations of listeners. In doing so, Carey has solidified the track’s place not just as a festive staple, but as a defining chart performance in music history.

This record-breaking run comes at a time when the music industry and streaming platforms amplify holiday playlists more than ever, turning classic favorites into perennial hits. 

Carey’s success reflects both the song’s timeless appeal and the evolving nature of chart dynamics in the streaming era, where nostalgia and new audiences combine to keep iconic tracks at the forefront. With this milestone now set in stone, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” stands as one of the most enduring pop achievements of the 21st century.