Christmas Eve 2027 date
Christmas Eve 2027 is on Friday, December 24, 2027. Christmas Eve is always December 24. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 438 days, or 62.6 weeks, or roughly 14.4 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
Christmas Eve dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when Christmas Eve falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | December 24 | Friday | 438 |
| 2028 | December 24 | Sunday | 804 |
| 2029 | December 24 | Monday | 1,169 |
| 2030 | December 24 | Tuesday | 1,534 |
| 2031 | December 24 | Wednesday | 1,899 |
Because the date is fixed, the weekday shifts by one day each year (two after a leap day). In 2027 it's a Friday; in 2028 it's a Sunday.
Is Christmas Eve 2027 a long weekend?
Yes, it's a Monday or Friday, so you get a natural three-day weekend.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: Christmas Day is Sat, Dec 25 (1 days after); Boxing Day is Sun, Dec 26 (2 days after); Kwanzaa is Sun, Dec 26 (2 days after); New Year's Eve is Fri, Dec 31 (7 days after). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Thursday, December 24, 2026; in 2027 it's Friday, December 24, 2027, 365 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main Christmas Eve countdown, or check how many weeks until Christmas Eve.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Eve 2027?
Friday, December 24, 2027.
When is Christmas Eve 2028?
Sunday, December 24, 2028.