Family and friends gather for another Salem wedding, and a heroine receives a surprise gift from her devoted boyfriend, according to Days of our Lives spoilers. Plus, a couple reunites, a pair of separated lovers share another awkward encounter, and the DiMeras are faced with a life-or-death decision. Here’s your DAYS video preview for the week of December 29-January 2, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Leo and Javi tie the knot, with Marlena officiating a New Year’s Eve wedding.
- Romance blooms across Salem, as Steve and Kayla share a mistletoe kiss and Tony reunites with Anna.
- Alex surprises Stephanie, while lingering feelings resurface for Chad and Cat.
- The DiMeras face a life-or-death call, as Kristen and EJ debate Peter’s fate.
Marry Me
It’s time for Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Javi (Al Calderon) to officially commit to one another as a couple, and what better moment than New Year’s Eve? “We gather here tonight to witness the union of these two beautiful souls in matrimony,” announces Marlena (Deidre Hall), who’s officiating over the ceremony.
Javi is surrounded by his loving family, Gabi (Cherie Jimenez), Rafe (Galen Gering), and Ari (Marissa Reyes). Leo’s bestie, Gwen (Emily O’Brien), and his boss, Chad (Billy Flynn), are in attendance too. The grooms smile at one another, ready to make a lifetime commitment.
Kisses and A Reunion
Steve (Stephen Nichols, who misses this one thing about Christmas in Salem) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) decide not to mess with tradition. “Mistletoe,” says Kayla, when she happens upon some in Horton Square. So she and her husband come together in a kiss.
Another Salem couple shares a smooch, too. It’s Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and Anna (Leann Hunley), who finally reunite after his abduction.
Romantic Surprise
Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) surprises Stephanie (Abigail Klein) with another gift. “Merry Christmas,” he tells her. “But we already exchanged presents,” Stephanie responds, confused. “I just forgot to give you the last one,” delivers Alex with a shrug.
Love Lost
At the hospital, Chad and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) share another awkward encounter. The duo, who have broken up but still share deep feelings, bump into each other by the nurses’ station. Cat drops an armful of files she was carrying, and Chad crouches down to help her pick them up. In the process, the pair touch hands and lock eyes.
Crucial Decision
Kristen is sitting at Peter’s (Dan Gauthier, who opens up about his return to daytime) bedside, looking distraught at her brother’s dire condition. From his office at the hospital, EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) offers his blunt advice on what medical measures the DiMeras need to take as soon as possible. “I say we agree to pull the plug here and now,” he declares.
Is this the end of the line for Peter, or will he make a miraculous recovery?
