Christmas Day
25 December each year
Christmas Day is observed on 25 December and celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. In the United Kingdom, Christmas is marked by long-standing traditions including the King's Speech broadcast at 3pm on BBC One and ITV, carol services at churches and cathedrals, Christmas crackers at the dinner table, and family gatherings. The Christmas period is the most widely observed festive season in the UK. When Christmas Day falls on a weekend, a substitute bank holiday is given on the following Monday. Boxing Day (26 December) is a separate bank holiday, giving UK workers a two-day Christmas break.
Upcoming Dates
| Year | Actual Date | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, 25 December 2027 |
Monday, 27 December 2027
Mondayised Falls on a weekend — substitute bank holiday observed on a weekday |
| 2028 | Monday, 25 December 2028 | Monday, 25 December 2028 |
Legal Basis
When is it observed?
25 December each year