Christmas Day 2026 — United States
December 25, 2026 · Friday
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What is Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is a federal holiday with a statutory date of December 25. The page shows the observed federal workday used in the selected year.
A weekend December 25 can produce a Friday or Monday observed date for most Monday–Friday federal employees.
Private employers and state or local institutions can follow different operating calendars.
- Applies to:
- federal
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thursday | December 25, 2025 | Statutory date |
| 2026 | Friday | December 25, 2026 | Statutory date |
| 2027 | Friday | December 24, 2027 | Weekend observed date |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Christmas Day observed in 2026?
- Christmas Day is observed on December 25, 2026 (Friday) in 2026.
- Can Christmas be observed on December 24 or 26?
- Yes for the federal workday calendar when December 25 falls on a weekend; the annual data shows the applicable observed date.
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last checked: August 13, 2026