Christmas Day by year
| Year | 25 December falls on |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | Thursday |
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Questions people ask
How many days until Christmas?
The number at the top counts the days from today (on your device) to 25 December. On Christmas Day itself it shows 0 and switches to next year from 26 December.
How many weekends are left before Christmas?
Shown under the timer: full Saturday-and-Sunday weekends between today and Christmas Eve, handy for planning shopping and visits.
What day of the week is Christmas this year?
Shown next to the countdown. Christmas moves one weekday later each year (two after a leap day), so it cycles through the week.
Is Christmas a public holiday everywhere?
It is a public holiday in most countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and Germany. When it falls on a weekend, the UK and US give a substitute weekday off; see our holiday lists.
Why do some churches celebrate Christmas on 7 January?
Several Orthodox churches still date Christmas by the Julian calendar, whose 25 December currently falls on 7 January in the Gregorian calendar.