When is Christmas Eve 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thu 24 Dec 2026.
- 2027Christmas Eve 2027 is on Fri 24 Dec 2027.
It is a public holiday in Texas only.
Christmas Eve on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
December
2027
December
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Christmas Eve
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Christmas Eve & Christmas DayBook 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesWed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026Book offWed 23 Dec 2026Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Christmas EveBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 23 Dec – Sun 26 Dec 2027Book offThu 23 Dec 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Texas only.
What day is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thu 24 Dec 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Christmas Eve 2026?
Book off Wed 23 Dec 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026.
What day is Christmas Eve 2027?
Christmas Eve 2027 is on Fri 24 Dec 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Christmas Eve 2027?
Book off Thu 23 Dec 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec – Sun 26 Dec 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayLincoln's BirthdayPresidents DayMardi GrasTown Meeting DayPrince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole DaySeward's DayCesar Chavez DayGood FridayState holidayDC Emancipation DayPatriots DayArbor DayConfederate Memorial DayPrimary Election DayTruman DayMemorial DayJefferson Davis BirthdayKing Kamehameha I DayJuneteenthIndependence DayPioneer DayVictory DayStatehood DayLabor DayColumbus DayIndigenous Peoples' DayNative Americans DayAlaska DayNevada DayElection DayGeneral Election DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmas EveWashington's BirthdayChristmas DayPrince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day / Good FridayWest Virginia Day
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