Christmas Eve 2027
Christmas Eve 2027 falls on Friday 24 December.
Not an official day off
Christmas Eve 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 24 December 2027
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 51
- 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 2026, 2027 and 2028
Christmas Eve is on 24 December every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Thursday, in 2027 a Friday and in 2028 a Sunday.
Christmas Eve and the school holidays
Christmas Eve 2027 falls in the Christmas holidays in 157 of the 162 areas.
Christmas Eve in other countries
This is how Christmas Eve 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 7 countries the day also falls on Friday 24 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Heiliger Abend | Friday 24 December | No |
| Denmark | Juleaften | Friday 24 December | No |
| Germany | Heiligabend | Friday 24 December | No |
| Netherlands | Kerstavond | Friday 24 December | No |
| Sweden | Julafton | Friday 24 December | No |
| Switzerland | Heiligabend | Friday 24 December | No |
| United States | Christmas Eve | Friday 24 December | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- Christmas DaySaturday, 25 December 2027
- Boxing DaySunday, 26 December 2027
- New Year's EveFriday, 31 December 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Eve in 2027?
In 2027, Christmas Eve falls on Friday 24 December, in week 51.
Is Christmas Eve 2027 a day off?
No, Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.