Live countdown to Christmas Day 2026 — Friday 25 December 2026. The clock updates every second automatically.
Christmas 2026 — key dates
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day — bank holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day substitute bank holiday |
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day — bank holiday |
Common questions
Is Christmas Day always a bank holiday?
Yes, but if it falls on a weekend, the bank holiday is moved to the next working day — that’s not the case in 2026, since the 25th is a Friday.
Does the countdown include or exclude today?
It excludes today by default — the figure shown is full days remaining, not including the current day.
When’s Boxing Day 2026?
Saturday 26 December — since it falls on a weekend, the bank holiday in lieu shifts to the following Monday, 28 December.
See also
See the full UK bank holidays 2026 list including all remaining dates this year, check UK bank holidays 2027 for dates after Christmas, or use the next bank holiday countdown to see how long until your next day off.