When Is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Sources: US Code Updated
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Christmas dates, 2026 to 2035
| Year | Date | Day | Federal holiday observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | Same day | |
| 2027 | Saturday | Friday, December 24, 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | Same day | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | Same day | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | Same day | |
| 2031 | Thursday | Same day | |
| 2032 | Saturday | Friday, December 24, 2032 | |
| 2033 | Sunday | Monday, December 26, 2033 | |
| 2034 | Monday | Same day | |
| 2035 | Tuesday | Same day |
How the date is set
Christmas Day is December 25 every year.
Christmas falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. Churches that follow the Julian calendar, including several Orthodox churches, celebrate it on January 7.
Good to know
- Christmas has been a US federal holiday since 1870.
- The twelve days of Christmas run from December 25 to January 5.
- Because the date is fixed, the weekday moves forward by one each year, or by two after a leap day.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Christmas in 2026?
Friday. Christmas 2026 falls on December 25, 2026.
How many days until Christmas?
73 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Christmas on the same date every year?
Yes. Christmas Day is December 25 every year.
When is Christmas in 2027?
Saturday, December 25, 2027.
Is Christmas a federal holiday?
Yes. Christmas is one of the eleven US federal holidays. When it falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday, on the Monday after.