Christmas Day 2026
There are 55 days until Christmas Day 2026 — 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 federal holiday in the United States and a public holiday in all 50 states. Post offices, banks, markets, government offices and most stores close, making it the quietest business day of the American year.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Christmas Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Fri, Dec 24 |
Holidays after Christmas Day 2026
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | Tue | Rosa Parks Day | State holiday |
| Dec 7 | Mon | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thu | Christmas Eve | State holiday |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Kwanzaa | Observance |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Day After Christmas | State holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thu | New Year's Eve | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Date rule
- December 25 each year
- Observed date
- Friday, Dec 24 if on a Saturday; Monday, Dec 26 if on a Sunday (federal rule)
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. § 6103); public holiday in all 50 states and DC
- Federal holiday since
- 1870, by act signed by President Grant; extended nationwide in 1885
- Celebrates
- The Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus; widely kept as a cultural holiday
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 federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Christmas Day 2026?
There are 55 days until Christmas Day 2026 (December 25, 2026) as of today.