About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is December 24, the evening before Christmas Day. It isn't a federal holiday in the US, but many employers give a half or full day off.
For many families it's the main celebration: Midnight Mass, a Christmas Eve dinner, or opening one present before bed. In much of Europe, including Germany and Scandinavia, gifts are traditionally exchanged on the evening of the 24th rather than Christmas morning. Shops in the UK and US usually close early.
When is Christmas Eve? Dates for the next 10 years
Christmas Eve falls on December 24 every year. Here is the date and weekday for each of the next ten years:
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 24, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | December 24, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | December 24, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | December 24, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | December 24, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | December 24, 2031 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | December 24, 2032 | Friday |
| 2033 | December 24, 2033 | Saturday |
| 2034 | December 24, 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | December 24, 2035 | Monday |
Christmas Eve 2027 countdown milestones
Key dates on the way to Christmas Eve 2027, useful for planning gifts, travel and bookings:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 days to go | Wednesday, September 15, 2027 |
| 60 days to go | Monday, October 25, 2027 |
| 50 days to go | Thursday, November 4, 2027 |
| 30 days to go | Wednesday, November 24, 2027 |
| 21 days to go | Friday, December 3, 2027 |
| 14 days to go | Friday, December 10, 2027 |
| 7 days to go | Friday, December 17, 2027 |
| 1 day to go | Thursday, December 23, 2027 |
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Not officially in the US or UK, although many businesses close early and some US federal workers are given the day off by executive order in certain years.
More countdowns
Counting down to something else? Make your own in the Countdown Timer, or check how many business days are left before the holiday.