Christmas Day 2026 in the United Kingdom
There are 55 days until Christmas Day 2026 in the United Kingdom — 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 public holiday across the United Kingdom. Virtually everything closes — banks, stores, offices and most public transportation — and when the date falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday bank holiday is added.
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)
- Jan 2, 2027 2nd January 2027 (Saturday)
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Date rule
- December 25; substitute weekday if it falls on a weekend
- Legal status
- Public holiday UK-wide; common law holiday in England and Wales, bank holiday in Scotland
- Modern framework since
- Bank Holidays Act 1871
- Scotland's holiday since
- 1958 — Scots historically worked on December 25
- Signature traditions
- Turkey dinner, crackers, Christmas pudding, the monarch's 3 p.m. broadcast
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 bank holiday across the United Kingdom, so government offices 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.