Christmas Day 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, the 359th day of the year and part of ISO week 52. Falling on a Friday, it opens a three day weekend for federal workers.
Christmas Day 2026 on the Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24Christmas Eve | 25Christmas | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31New Year's Eve | ||
Quick Facts
- Date
- December 25, 2026
- Weekday
- Friday
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Rule
- December 25 every year
Holidays Before and After
- Christmas Eve 2026: Thursday, December 24, 2026
- New Year's Eve 2026: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Christmas Day in Other Years
More About Christmas Day
Christmas Day on December 25 celebrates the birth of Jesus and is also a widely shared cultural holiday across the United States. Traditions include gift giving, decorated trees, seasonal music, church services and a large family meal.