Christmas Day 2026 in Canada
Christmas Day 2026 in Canada is on
Friday, December 25, 2026
53 days away
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 in Canada — Friday, December 25, 2026.
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About Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, December 27.
Christmas Day, December 25, is a statutory holiday — a legally required paid day off — in every Canadian province and territory. Virtually everything closes, and when it falls on a weekend most workers get a substitute weekday off.
Christmas Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Dec 27 |
Holidays after Christmas Day 2026
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- May 24, 2027 Victoria Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day | Statutory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Date rule
- December 25
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in all provinces and territories and under the Canada Labour Code
- Weekend rule
- Federally regulated workers get the next working day off when it falls on a weekend; most provinces substitute a working day
- Recognized in law
- Among Canada's earliest legal holidays, dating to the years after Confederation in 1867
- Also called
- Noël in French-speaking Canada
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is Christmas Day a day off in 2026?
Christmas Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Christmas Day 2026?
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 (December 25, 2026) as of today.