Christmas Day 2027

Christmas Day 2027 falls on Saturday, December 25. The day off is on Friday, December 24.

Public holiday

Christmas Day 2027 at a glance

Date
Saturday, December 25, 2027
Day of the week
Saturday
Week number
Week 51
Day of the year
Day 359 of 365
Day off
Yes, nationwide
Observed on
Friday, December 24, 2027

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 Saturday in 2027. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday, December 24 to Sunday, December 26. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.

Christmas Day in 2026, 2027 and 2028

Christmas Day is on December 25 every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Friday, in 2027 a Saturday and in 2028 a Monday.

Christmas Day and the school holidays

Christmas Day 2027 falls in the winter break (in all areas).

Christmas Day in other countries

This is how Christmas Day 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Saturday, December 25.

CountryLocal nameDateDay off
AustriaChristtagSaturday, December 25Yes
BelgiumEerste kerstdagSaturday, December 25Yes
DenmarkJuledagSaturday, December 25Yes
FranceNoëlSaturday, December 25Yes
Germany1. WeihnachtstagSaturday, December 25Yes
NetherlandsEerste kerstdagSaturday, December 25Yes
SwedenJuldagenSaturday, December 25Yes
SwitzerlandWeihnachtstagSaturday, December 25Yes
United KingdomChristmas DaySaturday, December 25Yes

Other holidays in 2027

Frequently asked questions

What day is Christmas Day in 2027?

In 2027, Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25, in week 51.

Is Christmas Day 2027 a day off?

Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday in the United States. Because Christmas Day falls on a weekend in 2027, the day off is on Friday, December 24.