57,050 unique names were submitted to Santa Claus for the Extra Nice List – an increase of 3,614 entries compared to 2024 (53,436)
Due to phenomenal demand, the Extra Nice List, in partnership with Jacobs, was published in three instalments listed by surname – with the final list (N-Z) in the paper this Sunday, 21st December
The Sunday Times is excited to announce that nearly 60,000 remarkable names feature on Santa’s beloved Extra Nice List for 2025, which is back for the fourth year running.
Due to unprecedented demand, 57,070 names from Santa’s Extra Nice List were published in print across three Sundays, listed alphabetically by surname. The final instalment (N–Z) will appear in The Sunday Times this weekend.
Sponsored by Jacobs, the brand that is at the heart of every Irish Christmas, the full Extra Nice List is available on thesundaytimes.com/extranicelist So you’d better watch out and make sure to view online for Santa’s approved list!
Laurie Kelly,Head of Marketing at News Ireland, says: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Jacobs on this year’s Extra Nice List. Now in its fourth year, it’s truly special to see the joy the Extra Nice List brings to children and their families. Working alongside Santa is an important job, and we can’t wait to celebrate all the boys and girls who have shown their very best selves this year!”
