Christmas Eve 2026
Christmas Eve 2026 falls on Thursday 24 December.
Not an official day off
Christmas Eve 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 24 December 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: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Christmas Eve in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Christmas Eve is on 24 December 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 Christmas holidays in 181 of the 188 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 24 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Heiliger Abend | Thursday 24 December | No |
| Denmark | Juleaften | Thursday 24 December | No |
| Germany | Heiligabend | Thursday 24 December | No |
| Netherlands | Kerstavond | Thursday 24 December | No |
| Sweden | Julafton | Thursday 24 December | No |
| Switzerland | Heiligabend | Thursday 24 December | No |
| United States | Christmas Eve | Thursday 24 December | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, 26 December 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, 31 December 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December, in week 52.
Is Christmas Eve 2026 a day off?
No, Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.