How many days until Christmas Day in United Kingdom?
Christmas Day is a nationwide public holiday in United Kingdom. In 2026 it falls on a Friday.
Christmas Day dates in United Kingdom
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba and 137 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Day in United Kingdom?
Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 and Monday, 27 December 2027.
Is Christmas Day a nationwide public holiday in United Kingdom?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Christmas Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in United Kingdom comes after Christmas Day?
The next one is St. Stephen's Day on Monday, 28 December 2026.
How many days until Christmas Day?
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More United Kingdom holidays
- New Year's Day
- 2 January
- Saint Patrick's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- World Cup Bank Holiday
- Battle of the Boyne
- Summer Bank Holiday
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