Christmas Day 2026 and 2027
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday to Sunday |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | December 24, 2027 December 25, 2027 falls on a Saturday. |
Friday | Friday to Sunday |
Rule: December 25 every year. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day has been a federal holiday since 1870. Schools are closed because it always falls inside the winter break; what varies from one district to the next is how long that break lasts.
Are schools closed on Christmas Day 2026?
All calendarsOn December 25, 2026, 28 of the 28 districts we track are closed. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Dec 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Closed Midwinter break (winter break) |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed December Break |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Winter break |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Winter break |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Winter recess |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Winter Break |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Winter break |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Winter Break |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Closed Winter Break |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed Winter Break |
| Detroit | Michigan | Closed Winter break |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Winter Break |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed Winter Break |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed Winter Break |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Closed Winter break |
| Howard County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Winter Recess |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Winter Break |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Winter recess |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Closed Winter Break |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Winter Break |
| New York City | New York | Closed Winter Recess |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Winter Break |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Winter recess |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Winter break |
What closes on Christmas Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close, except on a Friday observed for a Saturday holiday, when the Federal Reserve Banks stay open.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Read also: Winter break 2026–2027: Christmas holiday dates by school district.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Day 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026. The rule is: december 25 every year.
When is Christmas Day 2027?
Christmas Day is observed on Friday, December 24, 2027. December 25, 2027 falls on a Saturday. Federal offices close on the observed date.
Is Christmas Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: december 25 every year. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Christmas Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On December 25, 2026, 28 of the 28 districts we track are closed. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Christmas Day?
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve, which closes on federal holidays. One exception matters here: when the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Federal Reserve Banks stay open on the Friday before, so many banks open on December 24, 2027 even though federal offices are closed.