What Day Is Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.

Days and sleeps left

Year	Christmas Eve (Dec 24)	Christmas Day (Dec 25)	Boxing Day (Dec 26)
2026	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
2027	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
2028	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday
2029	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
2030	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday

Christmas Eve is fixed on December 24, so only the weekday changes. It moves forward one weekday each year, and two after a leap year.
It is not a public holiday in most countries, but many places close early, and it is the main gift-giving day in Germany, Poland, Sweden and several other countries.
When Christmas Eve falls on a weekend, as in 2027 (Friday), 2028 (Sunday), the working days before Christmas shift, which matters for shipping and shop opening hours.

Thursday, December 24, 2026.

Friday, December 24, 2027.

Sunday, December 24, 2028.

Monday, December 24, 2029.

Yes, the date is fixed. Only the weekday changes.