Christmas Day 2026 — United Kingdom
25 December 2026 · Friday
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What is Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is a bank holiday across all four UK nations. Its nominal date is 25 December, but a weekend Christmas is observed on a substitute weekday published by GOV.UK.
The page records the observed bank-holiday date. In 2027, for example, Christmas Day falls on Saturday and the official substitute day is Monday 27 December.
Christmas and Boxing Day are maintained as separate entries because a weekend can push them onto two consecutive substitute weekdays.
- Applies in:
- UK-wide
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thursday | 25 December 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Friday | 25 December 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | 27 December 2027 | Fixed |
| 2028 | Monday | 25 December 2028 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Christmas Day 2026?
- In 2026, Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2026 (Friday).
- Is Christmas Day a bank holiday throughout the UK?
- Yes. It appears in the official calendar for all four nations.
- Can the observed Christmas bank holiday be 27 December?
- Yes. GOV.UK uses a substitute weekday when 25 December falls at the weekend.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026