🇺🇸 United States
Christmas Day
Next observed on Friday, 25 December 2026.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Friday, 25 December 2026
Counting down to Christmas Day
What Christmas Day marks
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries and is observed by a majority of Christians; it is also celebrated culturally by many non-Christians and forms an integral part of the annual holiday season.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Christian holiday usually on December 25, available under CC BY-SA.
Christmas Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | United States 2026 | |
| 2027 | Saturday | United States 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | United States 2028 | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | United States 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | United States 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | United States 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 in United States.
What day of the week is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday, 25 December 2026.
When is Christmas Day in 2027?
Christmas Day falls on Saturday, 25 December 2027.
Where is Christmas Day observed?
Observed nationally in United States.
What does Christmas Day celebrate?
Christian holiday usually on December 25. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries and is observed by a majority of Christians; it is also celebrated culturally by many non-Chr