Christmas Eve 2026
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, December 24.
Not an official day off
Christmas Eve 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 358 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Christmas Eve in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Christmas Eve is on December 24 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Wednesday, in 2026 a Thursday and in 2027 a Friday.
Christmas Eve and the school holidays
Christmas Eve 2026 falls in the winter break in 27 of the 28 areas.
Christmas Eve in other countries
This is how Christmas Eve 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 7 countries the day also falls on Thursday, December 24.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Heiliger Abend | Thursday, December 24 | No |
| Denmark | Juleaften | Thursday, December 24 | No |
| Germany | Heiligabend | Thursday, December 24 | No |
| Netherlands | Kerstavond | Thursday, December 24 | No |
| Sweden | Julafton | Thursday, December 24 | No |
| Switzerland | Heiligabend | Thursday, December 24 | No |
| United Kingdom | Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, December 24, in week 52.
Is Christmas Eve 2026 a day off?
No, Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in the United States.