When is Christmas Day in England and Wales?
51 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as December 25 begins (London time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026 · Counted from today, November 4, in London
- This year
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Next year
- Saturday, December 25, 2027
- Last year
- Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day is on a Friday this year: with Boxing Day on Monday, December 28, four days off in a row, December 25 to 28.
- weeks, 2 days
- 7
- month, 21 days
- 1
- weekends
- 7
- Fridays
- 8
- sleeps
- 51
- working days
- 36
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in England and Wales.
About Christmas Day
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus with church services. Most families open presents, share a roast dinner with Christmas pudding and watch the King's Christmas message at 3 p.m.
More about this dateChange the date or time zone, see the calendar
December 2026
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
December 25, 2026
About December 25, 2026
- Weekday
- Friday
- Day of the year
- 359 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 6
- Week number
- 52 of 2026
- Quarter
- Q4
- Days in December
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → December 25, 2026
- November 2026
- 26 days
- December 2026
- 25 days
Dates around Christmas Day
| Date | Occasion | From Christmas Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | 1 day after |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | 7 days after |
Christmas Day, 2025 to 2034
When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu, Dec 25 | Same day |
| 2026 | Fri, Dec 25 | Same day |
| 2027 | Sat, Dec 25 | Mon, Dec 27 |
| 2028 | Mon, Dec 25 | Same day |
| 2029 | Tue, Dec 25 | Same day |
| 2030 | Wed, Dec 25 | Same day |
| 2031 | Thu, Dec 25 | Same day |
| 2032 | Sat, Dec 25 | Mon, Dec 27 |
| 2033 | Sun, Dec 25 | Mon, Dec 26 |
| 2034 | Mon, Dec 25 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
Christmas Day falls on December 25.
Christmas Day. The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, December 25, 2026 is 51 days away. The span contains 37 weekdays and 14 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Christmas Day itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Christmas Day, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of Christmas Day.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in England and Wales?
Yes. Christmas Day is a bank holiday in England and Wales.
What happens when Christmas Day falls on a weekend?
A substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday, normally the following Monday. The table of dates by year shows each substitute date.