This is a list of number-one songs in the United States during the year 1956 according to Billboard magazine.
Prior to the creation of the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard published multiple singles charts each week.
In 1956, the following five charts were produced: Note: In the issues dated February 25, June 16, September 15, November 17, and December 22, Billboard reported a tie for the number-one single on the Top 100.
In addition, Billboard considered the following B-sides as sharing the number-one spot with its A-side on one of its charts: