December 2026 Calendar
December 2026 has 31 days, from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31. It has 22 working days and one federal holiday: Christmas Day (Friday, December 25).
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
US federal holidays shaded · Wk = ISO week number
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5Hanukkah (first day) | ||
| 50 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 51 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 52 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24Christmas Eve | 25Christmas Day | 26 |
| 53 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31New Year's Eve |
Holidays and observances in December 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanukkah (first day) First candle is lit the evening before. | Saturday | Religious | in 30 days | |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday | Observance | in 49 days | |
| Christmas Day | Friday | Federal | in 50 days | |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday | Observance | in 56 days |
December 2026 at a glance
Key dates in December 2026
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December solstice — first day of winter | Monday, December 21, 3:50 PM EST |
Moon phases in December 2026
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2026 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 1:09 AM EST | |
| New Moon | 7:52 PM EST | |
| First Quarter | 12:43 AM EST | |
| Full Moon (Cold Moon) | 8:28 PM EST | |
| Last Quarter | 1:59 PM EST |
November 2026 and January 2027
About December
From the Latin decem, "ten" — the tenth month of the old Roman calendar. Birthstone: Turquoise / Tanzanite. Birth flower: Narcissus. Zodiac: Sagittarius / Capricorn. All 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What are the first and last business days of December 2026?
The first business day is Tuesday, December 1 and the last is Thursday, December 31, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in December 2026?
December 2026 has 176 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 184 hours for someone who works through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in December 2026?
Yes. Federal workers get one three-day weekend: Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).
How many weekends are in December 2026?
December 2026 has four full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays occur five times and every other weekday four times.