Primary source
- OPM — Federal Holidays (opm.gov)
- Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) (federalreserve.gov)
Data transcribed from these sources on: .
Christmas Day 2026: date and what it affects
As of : Christmas Day 2026 is observed on Friday, December 25, 2026, per the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal Reserve Banks are closed that day. It is a federal holiday for most federal employees, not for private employers.
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Key facts
- Date on the OPM calendar: Friday, December 25, 2026
- Statutory date: Friday, December 25, 2026
- Federal Reserve Banks: closed
- Applies to: most federal employees (federal holiday)
What it affects
- It is a federal holiday for most federal employees; it does not automatically bind private employers or states.
- Federal Reserve Banks are closed.
Extended data
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Observed date (OPM calendar) | Friday, December 25, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Statutory date | Friday, December 25, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Federal Reserve Banks | closed | Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) |
Formula: observed date = statutory date; if it falls on a Saturday → the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday → the following Monday
Worked example: Friday, December 25, 2026 is a weekday: no shift.
Questions
Which day is Christmas Day observed in 2026?
OPM lists Friday, December 25, 2026.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed?
Yes, they are closed that day.
Does it change Social Security payments?
No payment group has a scheduled SSA payment on that day under SSA's rule (20 CFR 404.1807).
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