Federal holiday
When Is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026, 56 days from now.
- Next date
- 12/25/2026
- Friday
- Days until
- 56
- Rule
- December 25
- Federal holiday
- Yes
About Christmas Day
Celebrates the birth of Jesus and is the most widely observed holiday in the United States.
Federal offices, the Postal Service and most banks are closed. When the date falls on a Saturday, the day off is the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after.
Christmas Day dates by year
2020 to 2035
| Year | Date | Weekday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12/25/2020 | Friday | Same day |
| 2021 | 12/25/2021 | Saturday | Fri, 12/24/2021 |
| 2022 | 12/25/2022 | Sunday | Mon, 12/26/2022 |
| 2023 | 12/25/2023 | Monday | Same day |
| 2024 | 12/25/2024 | Wednesday | Same day |
| 2025 | 12/25/2025 | Thursday | Same day |
| 2026 | 12/25/2026 | Friday | Same day |
| 2027 | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | Fri, 12/24/2027 |
| 2028 | 12/25/2028 | Monday | Same day |
| 2029 | 12/25/2029 | Tuesday | Same day |
| 2030 | 12/25/2030 | Wednesday | Same day |
| 2031 | 12/25/2031 | Thursday | Same day |
| 2032 | 12/25/2032 | Saturday | Fri, 12/24/2032 |
| 2033 | 12/25/2033 | Sunday | Mon, 12/26/2033 |
| 2034 | 12/25/2034 | Monday | Same day |
| 2035 | 12/25/2035 | Tuesday | Same day |
Frequently asked questions
- What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.
- Is Christmas Day a federal holiday?
- Yes. Christmas Day is one of the 11 federal holidays set by Congress.
- Is the mail delivered on Christmas Day?
- No. The Postal Service does not deliver regular mail on federal holidays, and post offices are closed.