When is Christmas Eve 2026?
Christmas Eve 2026 is on . That is also the day off in Arkansas.
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Last verified: October 16, 2026Sources & methodologyFound an error? Tell us
| Calendar | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
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Christmas Eve 2026 in the states
8 of 51 state calendars (50 states and DC) list this holiday. Each state applies its own weekend rule, so the day off can differ.
| Calendar | Date | Day off | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Same day | Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-101official | computed | |
| Kansas | Same day | Governor's executive branch holiday list (K.A.R. 1-9-2); Kansas Department of Administration: holidays for 2026official | official | |
| Michigan | Same day | Michigan Civil Service Commission Rule/Regulation 5.08; State of Michigan state holidays (2026)official | official | |
| North Dakota | Same day | NDCC 1-03-01.1official | computed | |
| South Carolina | Same day | S.C. Code § 53-5-10; SC Department of Administration: holiday leaveofficial | official | |
| Tennessee | Same day | Governor's approved closure (official holiday list); Tennessee Department of Human Resources: state holidaysofficial | official | |
| Texas | Same day | Tex. Gov't Code ch. 662; Texas State Auditor's Office holiday schedules (FY2026, FY2027)official | official | |
| Wisconsin | Same day | Wis. Stat. § 230.35(4)official | computed |
How it is observed
Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday. Federal offices and the Federal Reserve are open; only the states listed above give it as a day off to state employees.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas Eve a bank holiday?
No. Christmas Eve is not on the Federal Reserve schedule, so banks settle payments as usual.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
No. Federal offices are open; 8 state calendars list it.
How many days until Christmas Eve?
The countdown at the top of this page counts the days from today. In 2026, Christmas Eve is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.