Holidays in December 2027
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day (observed; 25 December is a Saturday) | US federal | |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | UK bank holiday (England and Wales) | |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | UK bank holiday (England and Wales) | |
| New Year's Day 2028 (observed; 1 January is a Saturday) | US federal |
Other key dates in December 2027
- : December solstice, 02:42 UTC
- : Christmas Eve
- : Christmas Day
- : Boxing Day
Not public holidays. Easter-based days are worked out from Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027; Sunday-rule days from the calendar; solstice times from the US Naval Observatory.
Questions and answers
How many working days are in December 2027?
21 in the US (weekdays minus federal holidays) and 21 in England and Wales (weekdays minus bank holidays). There are 23 weekdays in total.
What week numbers are in December 2027?
Using ISO weeks (Monday start), weeks 48 to 52.
Why are there holidays on 24, 27, 28 and 31 December 2027?
Christmas Day is a Saturday and Boxing Day a Sunday. US federal staff get Friday 24 December for Christmas and Friday 31 December for New Year's Day 2028 (OPM). England and Wales get Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December as substitute bank holidays (GOV.UK).