Holidays in December 2026
5 holidays
21
Dec
Monday
December Solstice
24
Dec
Thursday
Christmas Eve
25
Dec
Friday
Christmas Day
26
Dec
Saturday
Boxing Day
31
Dec
Thursday
New Year's Eve
About These Holidays
United Kingdom observes 5 holidays in December 2026. Learn more about each observance below.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of December Solstice.
| 21 Dec Monday | Observance |
| Christmas Eve
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Christmas Eve.
| 24 Dec Thursday | Observance |
| Christmas Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Christmas Day.
| 25 Dec Friday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Boxing Day.
| 26 Dec Saturday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Eve
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of New Year's Eve.
| 31 Dec Thursday | Observance |