Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25.
Christmas Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 359 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Christmas Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Christmas Day is on December 25 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Thursday, in 2026 a Friday and in 2027 a Saturday.
Christmas Day and the school holidays
Christmas Day 2026 falls in the winter break in 27 of the 28 areas.
Christmas Day in other countries
This is how Christmas Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday, December 25.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christtag | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| Belgium | Eerste kerstdag | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| Denmark | Juledag | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| France | Noël | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| Germany | 1. Weihnachtstag | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Eerste kerstdag | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| Sweden | Juldagen | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Weihnachtstag | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | Yes |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25, in week 52.
Is Christmas Day 2026 a day off?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday in the United States.