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Public Holidays in December 2026 Around the World

In December 2026, 19 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 38 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The busiest calendars this month are Macau (5), Philippines (5) and Thailand (4). Breaks that span a month boundary appear in full on both months' pages, so cross-border trips and business schedules can be planned straight off the tables.

DateCountryHoliday
Dec 2 – 3United Arab EmiratesUAE National DayDec 2–3 is a fixed Gregorian holiday (union of the Emirates, 1971). In 2026 it falls on Wednesday and Thursday; the Saturday–Sunday weekend follows, so booking Friday Dec 4 off turns it into a five-day break.Public holiday
December 5, 2026ThailandKing Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's DaySaturday — observed in lieu on Mon Dec 7.Public holiday
December 7, 2026ThailandSubstitution for Father's DaySubstitute holiday
December 8, 2026MacauFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionPublic holiday
December 8, 2026PhilippinesFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday
December 10, 2026ThailandConstitution DayPublic holiday
December 20, 2026MacauMacao SAR Establishment DayPublic holiday
December 22, 2026MacauWinter SolsticePublic holiday
December 24, 2026IndonesiaCuti Bersama — ChristmasThursday — opens a 4-day Christmas break Dec 24–27.Bridge holiday
December 24, 2026MacauChristmas EvePublic holiday
December 24, 2026PhilippinesChristmas EveSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday
December 25, 2026AustraliaChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026BrazilChristmas DayFriday.Public holiday
December 25, 2026CanadaChristmas DayStatutory holiday
December 25, 2026GermanyChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026Hong KongChristmas DayGeneral holiday
December 25, 2026IndiaChristmas DayFriday.Public holiday
December 25, 2026IndonesiaChristmas DayFriday.Public holiday
December 25, 2026IrelandChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026MacauChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026MalaysiaChristmas DayFriday.Federal holiday
December 25, 2026New ZealandChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026PhilippinesChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026SingaporeChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026South KoreaChristmas DayPublic holiday
Dec 25 – 27TaiwanConstitution DayConstitution Day (Dec 25) is a Friday — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday
December 25, 2026United KingdomChristmas DayPublic holiday
December 25, 2026United StatesChristmas DayFederal holiday
December 26, 2026GermanyBoxing DayFalls on a Saturday in 2026 — Germany has no substitute-day rule, so it is lost for Monday-to-Friday workers.Public holiday
December 26, 2026Hong KongThe first weekday after Christmas DayGeneral holiday
December 26, 2026IrelandSaint Stephen's DayFalls on a Saturday — no automatic substitute day; your employer owes you a benefit within a month.Public holiday
December 28, 2026AustraliaBoxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Dec 28.Substitute holiday
December 28, 2026CanadaBoxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the substitute day off is Monday Dec 28. Among provinces, only Ontario observes Boxing Day as a statutory holiday.Substitute holiday
December 28, 2026New ZealandBoxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Monday Dec 28.Substitute holiday
December 28, 2026United KingdomBoxing Day (substitute day)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the bank holiday moves to Monday Dec 28.Substitute holiday
December 30, 2026PhilippinesRizal DayPublic holiday
December 31, 2026PhilippinesLast Day of the YearSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday
December 31, 2026ThailandNew Year's EvePublic holiday

Other years

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in December 2026 worldwide?+

We count 38 public holidays in December 2026, spread across 19 of the 23 countries and regions we track, in date order in the table above. Breaks that spill over a month boundary are shown in full on both months.

Which countries have public holidays in December 2026?+

United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Macau, Philippines, Indonesia and Australia and 13 more — 19 countries and regions in all. The table above gives the exact date for every holiday.

What are the first and last public holidays of December 2026?+

The month opens with UAE National Day in United Arab Emirates on Dec 2, and closes with New Year's Eve in Thailand, ending Dec 31.

Can I download the December 2026 holidays as a calendar file?+

Yes. Every country's year page offers free ICS, CSV and PDF files that import straight into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar, and subscribing to the ICS URL keeps the dates updated if a government revises them. Month pages have no file of their own — download per country instead.

Are these days off for everyone in those countries?+

Not necessarily. The table aggregates nationwide statutory holidays. Australia, Malaysia, India and Canada add state- or province-level days on top, so the real count there is higher; annual leave and employer shutdowns are not counted either. Observances that are not days off are excluded.

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