Christmas Day 2027

Christmas Day 2027 falls on Saturday 25 December. The day off is on Monday 27 December.

Public holiday

Christmas Day 2027 at a glance

Date
Saturday, 25 December 2027
Day of the week
Saturday
Week number
Week 51
Day of the year
Day 359 of 365
Day off
Yes, nationwide
Observed on
Monday, 27 December 2027

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 Saturday in 2027. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.

Christmas Day in 2026, 2027 and 2028

Christmas Day is on 25 December 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 Christmas holidays in 157 of the 162 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 25 December.

CountryLocal nameDateDay off
AustriaChristtagSaturday 25 DecemberYes
BelgiumEerste kerstdagSaturday 25 DecemberYes
DenmarkJuledagSaturday 25 DecemberYes
FranceNoëlSaturday 25 DecemberYes
Germany1. WeihnachtstagSaturday 25 DecemberYes
NetherlandsEerste kerstdagSaturday 25 DecemberYes
SwedenJuldagenSaturday 25 DecemberYes
SwitzerlandWeihnachtstagSaturday 25 DecemberYes
United StatesChristmas DaySaturday 25 DecemberYes

Other holidays in 2027

Frequently asked questions

What day is Christmas Day in 2027?

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

Is Christmas Day 2027 a day off?

Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom. Because Christmas Day falls on a weekend in 2027, the day off is on Monday 27 December.