In a milestone that cements its status as the quintessential Christmas anthem of the modern era, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is officially, confirmed by Billboard, the longest-running number one single in the history of the prestigious Hot 100. The classic, released in 1994, tops the chart for a cumulative total of 20 weeks, surpassing its closest competitors.

The song, which last week shared the record with Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' and Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)', now holds the number one spot outright.

According to analysts, its chart dominance is likely to increase even further during this holiday season and beyond, cementing a legacy that seems to know no bounds.

The song's journey to the top of the charts is a story of patience and adaptation. Although a constant presence since its release, it didn't reach the top of the Hot 100 until December 2019, propelled by the streaming era. That first number one set another record: the biggest jump in the chart's history. Since then, its seasonal ascent has become as predictable and massive as Christmas itself.

A Christmas Top 100

The power of the holiday spirit on the charts was evident this week, with eight Christmas songs on the Hot 100. Following Carey's track, Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' (which also hit #1 in 2013) takes second place, followed by Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' In third place, Bobby Helms' 'Jingle Bell Rock', in fourth, and Ariana Grande's 'Santa Tell Me' rounding out the top five.

Carey, known as the “Queen of Christmas,” celebrated the record with her characteristic wit on social media. Referencing the moment in 2019 when she symbolically passed the torch to Lil Nas As soon as the festive season concludes,Carey will be honored as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year, a tribute that will take place on January 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center during Grammy Week. A well-deserved tribute to an artist whose legacy, like his Christmas hit, endures and shines year after year.