Christmas Day in France
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026.
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a major public holiday in France, celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Families typically gather for a traditional festive meal known as the réveillon, featuring dishes like goose, turkey, or oysters. The day holds deep religious significance for Christians while also being widely observed as a cultural occasion for gift-giving and decorating homes with pine trees.
Christmas Day dates in France
Observance dates for Christmas Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 Dec 2023 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 2024 | 25 Dec 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 2025 | 25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 2026This year | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 2027 | 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 2028 | 25 Dec 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 2029 | 25 Dec 2029 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| 2030 | 25 Dec 2030 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 2031 | 25 Dec 2031 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
25 Dec 2023
Monday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2024
Wednesday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2025
Thursday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026
Friday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2027
Saturday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2028
Monday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2029
Tuesday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2030
Wednesday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2031
Thursday · Christmas Day
