🎉 Holidays · every year
When is Christmas Eve?
Thursday, 24 December 2026
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, 24 December 2026 — that's 124 days from today.
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Happening now
Christmas Eve is not a UK bank holiday, though many workplaces finish early.
How the date is worked out
Always 24 December, the day before Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 December | Tuesday | 20 months ago |
| 2025 | 24 December | Wednesday | 8 months ago |
| 2026 | 24 December | Thursday | in 4 months |
| 2027 | 24 December | Friday | in 16 months |
| 2028 | 24 December | Sunday | in 2 years |
| 2029 | 24 December | Monday | in 3 years |
| 2030 | 24 December | Tuesday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 24 December | Wednesday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until Christmas Eve?
124 days — Thursday, 24 December 2026.
Which day of the week does Christmas Eve fall on in 2026?
Thursday.
Is Christmas Eve always on the same date?
Always 24 December, the day before Christmas Day.
When is Christmas Eve in 2027?
Friday, 24 December 2027.
When was Christmas Eve in 2025?
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 — 8 months ago.