Christmas 2026 is Friday, December 25, 2026. Christmas Day is a U.S. federal holiday. Use this guide for the date, observed federal schedule, banks, Federal Reserve, USPS, Post Offices, stock markets, stores, restaurants and the December 2026 calendar.
Christmas 2026 is Friday, December 25, 2026. Christmas falls on a Friday in 2026, creating a Friday-through-Sunday holiday weekend for many people. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24.
Christmas Day is always December 25. In 2026, it falls on a Friday. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24. The federal observed date is especially important for government offices, payroll, banking and service planning.
Christmas Day itself is the federal holiday in 2026. Christmas Eve itself is not a regular federal holiday unless it becomes the in-lieu-of observance date, as it does in 2027.
Christmas Day is one of the strongest closure holidays in the United States. Government offices close on the federal observed schedule; bank, postal, market, store and restaurant details depend on the service and year.
| Service | Christmas 2026 Status | Practical Note | Best Related Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal offices | Observed Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day itself is the federal holiday in 2026. | Federal Holidays 2026 |
| Banks | Mostly closed | Many banks close on Christmas Day; local branch, ATM and online service policies can vary. | Bank Holidays 2026 |
| Federal Reserve / FedACH | Closed Dec 25 | Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors observe Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. | Federal Reserve Holidays |
| USPS | Closed | USPS lists Friday, December 25, 2026 as Christmas Day on its official holiday calendar. | USPS Holidays 2026 |
| Post Offices | Closed | Post Offices are closed for Christmas Day under the published 2026 schedule. | Post Office Holidays |
| Stock market | Closed | NYSE markets are closed Friday, December 25, 2026. They close early on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24. | U.S. Holidays 2026 |
| Schools | Usually closed | Most schools are on winter break around Christmas, but district calendars vary. | School Holidays |
| Grocery stores | Many closed / limited | Christmas Day grocery hours vary heavily. Many locations close; some operate limited hours. | Grocery Store Hours |
| Pharmacies & convenience stores | Varies | Selected pharmacies and convenience stores may open with reduced hours; location-level verification matters. | Pharmacy Hours |
| Restaurants | Varies | Some restaurants close, while selected chains and local restaurants open with special hours or reservations. | Restaurant Hours |
| Retail stores | Many closed | Many major retailers close on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve commonly has reduced or early-closing hours. | Stores Open on Christmas Day |
Last reviewed: September 5, 2026. Federal, Federal Reserve, USPS and exchange information is based on official published schedules. Local bank, store, restaurant and school hours can still vary.
Use these guides for the highest-intent Christmas open-or-closed questions and exact December planning.
Many U.S. banks close on Christmas Day. Federal Reserve holiday timing can affect ACH and settlement schedules.
USPS lists Christmas Day as a holiday in 2026.
Christmas Day is a postal holiday. Retail-counter and delivery details should be checked against the year-specific USPS notice.
Many major retailers close on Christmas Day, while some pharmacies and convenience stores may open with special hours.
Restaurant hours vary widely on Christmas Day. Some chains and local restaurants open with reduced hours or reservations.
View Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and the full December 2026 date grid.
Christmas 2026 is Friday, December 25. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, and New Year’s Eve is Thursday, December 31.
Plan the weeks around Christmas with adjacent holiday and calendar pages.
Christmas falls on a Friday in 2026, creating a Friday-through-Sunday holiday weekend for many people. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24.
Christmas Day is observed on December 25 each year. In the United States, it is both a major Christian holiday and a widely observed public holiday associated with worship, family gatherings, gift-giving, travel, meals, decorations and seasonal events.
For practical planning, Christmas is also one of the strongest closure days of the year. Federal offices close under the federal holiday schedule, and many banks, postal services, schools and major stores close or operate on special schedules.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 2025 | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
| Christmas 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| Christmas 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
| Christmas 2028 | December 25, 2028 | Monday |
| Christmas 2029 | December 25, 2029 | Tuesday |
| Christmas 2030 | December 25, 2030 | Wednesday |
Move between the evergreen Christmas guide, adjacent years, Christmas Eve and the exact December calendar.
Use these pages for service-specific Christmas closure and opening-hours questions.
Holiday dates and closure rules should be checked against official sources, especially for future years and local operating hours.
Christmas 2026 is Friday, December 25, 2026.
Christmas Day is December 25 every year. In 2026, December 25 falls on a Friday.
Yes. Christmas Day is a U.S. federal holiday.
Many banks close on Christmas Day, but branch and online-service policies vary. Check your bank for time-sensitive transactions.
USPS lists Christmas Day as a postal holiday in 2026.
Post Offices are closed for Christmas Day under the USPS holiday schedule in 2026.
NYSE markets are closed Friday, December 25, 2026. They close early on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24.
Many major retailers close on Christmas Day. Some pharmacies, convenience stores and local businesses may open with limited hours, so verify the specific location.
Restaurant hours vary widely on Christmas Day. Some restaurants close, while others open with special hours or reservations.
Christmas Eve is not one of the regular U.S. federal holidays. Stores, offices, banks, shipping services and restaurants may still use reduced or special hours.
The next federal holiday after Christmas 2026 is New Year’s Day on January 1, 2027.