Leo Stark Gets Married, Another DiMera Returns Home, and Chaos Ensues Next Week on DAYS!

LEO STARK AND JAVI HERNANDEZ TIE THE KNOT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE WHILE EJ DIMERA MAKES A LIFE OR DEATH DECISION ABOUT PETER BLAKE

TL;DR: Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of December 29 through January 2 reveal Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez get married, Tony DiMera reunites with Anna after his kidnapping nightmare, Johnny DiMera shares his fears with Chanel about her pregnancy, and Kristen DiMera makes a difficult decision about Peter Blake’s fate!

Monday, December 29

Monday’s Days of Our Lives kicks off the final week of 2025 with Rafe Hernandez delivering bad news to Gabi DiMera. What devastating information does Rafe have to share with his sister?

Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady find the perfect way to bid farewell to Christmas, while Alex Kiriakis and Stephanie Johnson finally get a moment alone. Marlena Evans finds comfort with Roman Brady, and Kate Roberts gets to spend quality time with Lucas Horton and Philip Kiriakis.

Tuesday, December 30

Tuesday brings major drama when Johnny DiMera finally opens up to Chanel about his growing fear, and spoilers suggest it’s about Chanel’s surprise pregnancy!

Finally some good news for the DiMera family! Tony DiMera and Anna DiMera have their joyous reunion after Tony was rescued from that nightmare in the crypt. After being trapped for weeks, Tony deserves this happy moment with his wife!

Javi Hernandez questions Leo Stark about something, and we’re a little worried Javi might not get the answers he’s hoping for. With their wedding days away and Dimitri von Leuschner reportedly returning to Salem, could Javi be having doubts?

Gwen Rizchech tells EJ DiMera her plan, and whatever scheme Gwen is cooking up is not good. Kate Roberts teams up with Xander Cook Kiriakis in an unlikely alliance.

What do YOU think Johnny is so afraid of? Will Leo Stark and Javi’s wedding actually happen? Write in to the editor at amber@soapoperamagazine.com with your wildest theories!

Wednesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve arrives in Salem, and Kristen DiMera is forced to make a difficult decision. She and EJ are debating whether to take Peter Blake off life support! EJ makes his position very clear, but will Kristen actually agree to let her brother die? This decision is going to tear Kristen apart!

Melinda Trask and Belle Black strike a deal about something mysterious. Is this related to Kristen’s legal situation?

Cat Greene and Chad DiMera have an awkward run-in at the hospital when Cat literally bumps into Chad, creating an uncomfortable moment with a mess to clean up!

Thursday, January 1

The new year kicks off with drama because Chanel resents Johnny! What happened between Tuesday when Johnny shared his fears and Thursday when Chanel is full of resentment?

Gabi DiMera and Gwen Rizchech bond in a surprising development. These two finding common ground sounds dangerous!

The Hernandez family prepares for the upcoming wedding of Leo and Javi. The family is getting everything ready for the big ceremony!

Friday, January 2

Friday’s DAYS delivers the wedding we’ve been waiting for! Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez come together in the presence of their loved ones, ready to kick 2026 off as husbands. Marlena Evans officiates the ceremony!

But this is Salem, so of course something dramatic happens. Gwen becomes frustrated during the wedding festivities. What is she so annoyed about?

Kayla proves she can still surprise Steve after all these years! And Alex Kiriakis has a very special gift for Stephanie Johnson to celebrate the start of 2026.

Do you think Chanel and Johnny’s marriage can survive? What are Gabi and Gwen bonding over? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!