When Is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
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Christmas Eve dates, 2026 to 2035
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | |
| 2027 | Friday | |
| 2028 | Sunday | |
| 2029 | Monday | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | |
| 2032 | Friday | |
| 2033 | Saturday | |
| 2034 | Sunday | |
| 2035 | Monday |
How the date of Christmas Eve is set
Christmas Eve is December 24 every year, the day before Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve is the evening and day before Christmas. In many countries it is the main occasion for the family meal and for exchanging gifts.
Also coming up: Christmas on Friday, December 25, 2026, New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027, and the first day of winter on Monday, December 21, 2026.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is on December 24 every year, so its weekday moves one day later each year, or two days when a February 29 comes in between. In 2026 it is a Thursday, in 2027 a Friday and in 2028 a Sunday.
From 2026 to 2035 it falls on a weekend three times.
Christmas Eve facts and traditions
Christmas Eve celebrations start in the evening because the church day traditionally begins at sunset. Midnight Mass is held that night, and in German the evening is called Heilige Nacht, holy night.
- It is not a US federal holiday, though many workplaces close early.
- It is a full or partial holiday in a number of European countries.
- Santa Claus, Father Christmas and the Christkind are said to set out with their presents on Christmas Eve.
Questions about Christmas Eve
What day of the week is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Thursday. Christmas Eve 2026 falls on December 24, 2026.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
68 days, counted from October 17, 2026. The Christmas Eve countdown shows the number for today in your time zone. To count to any other date, use the days between dates calculator.
Is Christmas Eve on the same date every year?
Yes. Christmas Eve is December 24 every year, the day before Christmas Day.
When is Christmas Eve in 2027?
Friday, December 24, 2027.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No. Christmas Eve is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Christmas Eve — history and traditions (checked October 16, 2026)