Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December.
Christmas Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 25 December 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: GOV.UK: UK bank 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 4 days: from Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Christmas Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Christmas Day is on 25 December 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 Christmas holidays in 181 of the 188 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 25 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Christtag | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| Belgium | Eerste kerstdag | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| Denmark | Juledag | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| France | Noël | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| Germany | 1. Weihnachtstag | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| Netherlands | Eerste kerstdag | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| Sweden | Juldagen | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| Switzerland | Weihnachtstag | Friday 25 December | Yes |
| United States | Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Yes |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas EveThursday, 24 December 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, 26 December 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, 31 December 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, in week 52.
Is Christmas Day 2026 a day off?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.