A weekend Christmas
In 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. For US federal workers and many employers, the holiday is observed on Friday, December 24. New Year's Day 2028 is also a Saturday, so that holiday is observed on Friday, December 31. This calendar marks both observed days, so you can see the two long weekends at a glance.
December 2027 dates
- December 1 is a Wednesday.
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (observed): Friday, December 24
- Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25
- New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (observed): Friday, December 31
In the UK, Christmas and Boxing Day both fall on the weekend, so the bank holidays move to Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. Choose UK bank holidays to see them.
Festive planning ideas
- Write the last posting dates for cards and parcels into the right boxes.
- Plan an advent of small activities: decorating, baking, a film night, a winter walk.
- Mark school concerts, the last day of term and work parties.
- Keep track of who's hosting on each day of the holidays.
Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar, so it isn't printed automatically. Add it by hand. This preset starts weeks on Monday, which keeps each holiday weekend on one row.