Holiday (Lil Nas X song)

"Holiday" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X. It was released on November 13, 2020 through Columbia Records.[1][2] A preview of the song, titled "The Origins of Holiday", was released on November 8.[2]

"Holiday"
Single by Lil Nas X
ReleasedNovember 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
Length2:35
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Nas X singles chronology
"Rodeo (Remix)"
(2020)		 "Holiday"
(2020)
Music video
"Holiday" on YouTube

Music videos

"The Origins of Holiday" (trailer)

The music video for "The Origins of Holiday" trailer was directed by Jason Koenig, and produced by Ron Perry, Saul Levitz, Bridgitte Pugh.[3] It has Lil Nas X overtaking the identity of Santa Claus, in a fashion similar to Tim Allen's character in the 1994 film The Santa Clause, and features Michael J. Fox as the character of Marty McFly from the Back to the Future film series.[1]

"Holiday"

The music video for "Holiday" was directed by Gibson Hazard and Lil Nas X, and features Lil Nas X as a futuristic Santa Claus in his workshop on December 24, 2220.[4]

Promotion

Roblox concert

On November 10, 2020, Roblox announced the "Lil Nas X Concert Experience", that began on November 14, 2020 at 1pm PST. The concert was used to promote the single, with Lil Nas X singing a variety of his popular songs through a large avatar.[5][6] The event was widely considered a success, with it receiving 33 million views.[7]

Charts
Chart performance for "Holiday"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 42
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] 13
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] 9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[11] 17
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 26
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 16
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[14] 7
France (SNEP)[15] 70
Germany (Official German Charts)[16] 29
Greece (IFPI)[17] 10
Hungary (Single Top 40)[18] 20
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[19] 4
Ireland (IRMA)[20] 18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] 39
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] 10
Norway (VG-lista)[23] 10
Portugal (AFP)[24] 36
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 15
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] 60
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] 26
UK Singles (OCC)[28] 23
US Billboard Hot 100[29] 37
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[30] 11
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[31] 25
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[32] 12

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[33] Gold 500,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Holiday"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 13, 2020
Columbia [34][35]
United States November 17, 2020 Contemporary hit radio [36]
Rhythmic radio [37]
January 18, 2021 Hot adult contemporary [38]

References
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  2. Iasimone, Ashley (November 8, 2020). "Lil Nas X Teases New Single 'Holiday': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  3. "LIL NAS X - THE ORIGINS OF "HOLIDAY" (TRAILER)". Retrieved November 11, 2020 – via YouTube.
  4. Shaffer, Claire (November 13, 2020). "Lil Nas X Celebrates Christmas From the Future in 'Holiday' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  5. Rowley, Glenn (November 10, 2020). "lil NAS x Will Debut New Single 'Holiday' During Virtual Boblox Concert". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  6. Millman, Ethan (November 10, 2020). "Lil Nas X to Play Virtual Concert on Roblox". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  7. Kastrenakes, Jacob (November 16, 2020). "Lil Nas X's Roblox concert was attended 33 million times". The Verge. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  8. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  9. "Austriancharts.at – Lil Nas X – Holiday" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  10. "Ultratop.be – Lil Nas X – Holiday" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  11. "Ultratop.be – Lil Nas X – Holiday" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
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  13. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 20211 into search. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  14. "Lil Nas X: Holiday" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
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  17. "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 46/2020". IFPI Greece. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  18. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  19. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  20. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  21. "Dutchcharts.nl – Lil Nas X – Holiday" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  22. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  23. "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2020-53". VG-lista. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  24. "Portuguesecharts.com – Lil Nas X – Holiday". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  25. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 202051 into search. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  26. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 53". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  27. "Swisscharts.com – Lil Nas X – Holiday". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  28. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  29. "Lil Nas X Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  30. "Lil Nas X Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  31. "Lil Nas X Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  32. "Lil Nas X Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  33. "American single certifications – Lil Nas X – Holiday". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 7, 2021. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  34. "HOLIDAY - Single by Lil Nas X on Apple Music". November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  35. "HOLIDAY - Single by Lil Nas X". November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020 – via Spotify.
  36. "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  37. "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  38. "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
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