Public Holidays in December 2027 Around the World
In December 2027, 19 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 42 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.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2 – 3 | United Arab Emirates | UAE National DayFixed Gregorian holiday. Dec 2–3, 2027 falls on Thursday–Friday, so the break runs into the weekend for 4 consecutive days off (Dec 2–5).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 5, 2027 | Thailand | King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's DaySunday — observed in lieu on Mon Dec 6.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 6, 2027 | Thailand | Substitution for Father's DaySubstitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 8, 2027 | Macau | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2027 | Philippines | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 10, 2027 | Thailand | Constitution DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 20, 2027 | Macau | Macao SAR Establishment DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 22, 2027 | Macau | Winter SolsticePublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 24, 2027 | Macau | Christmas EvePublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 24, 2027 | Philippines | Christmas EveSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Dec 24 – 26 | Taiwan | Constitution DayConstitution Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, observed on Fri Dec 24 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 24, 2027 | United States | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, Dec 24.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Brazil | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday — Brazil grants no substitute weekday, so the day off is lost.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Germany | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday in 2027 — Germany has no substitute-day rule, so it is lost for Monday-to-Friday workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Hong Kong | Christmas DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | India | Christmas DaySaturday. No substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Indonesia | Christmas DaySaturday — no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Ireland | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday — no automatic substitute day; your employer owes you a benefit within a month.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Macau | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Malaysia | Christmas DaySaturday — replacement on Mon Dec 27.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Philippines | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Singapore | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday; Saturdays do not get an in-lieu day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | South Korea | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday in 2027.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | United States | Christmas DayThe statutory date is December 25 (a Saturday in 2027); observed on Friday, Dec 24.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Germany | Boxing DayFalls on a Sunday in 2027 — Germany has no substitute-day rule, so it is lost for Monday-to-Friday workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Indonesia | Isra Mi'raj 1449H (second of two in 2027)Sunday, estimated — the rare second Isra Mi'raj of the calendar year.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Ireland | Saint Stephen's DayFalls on a Sunday — no automatic substitute day; your employer owes you a benefit within a month.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Australia | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Canada | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the substitute day off is Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Hong Kong | The first weekday after Christmas DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Malaysia | Christmas Day (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | New Zealand | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | South Korea | Substitute Holiday (Christmas)Christmas falls on a Saturday, so the next working day (Monday) is a substitute holiday — substitutes apply to Christmas from 2023.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | United Kingdom | Christmas Day (substitute day)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the bank holiday moves to Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Australia | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is observed on Tuesday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Canada | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the substitute day off is Tuesday Dec 28. Among provinces, only Ontario observes Boxing Day as a statutory holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | New Zealand | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Tuesday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | United Kingdom | Boxing Day (substitute day)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the bank holiday moves to Tuesday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 30, 2027 | Philippines | Rizal DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 31, 2027 | Philippines | Last Day of the YearSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 31, 2027 | Taiwan | New Year's Day 2028 (observed)2028 New Year’s Day (Jan 1) falls on a Saturday, observed early on Fri Dec 31, 2027 — a 3-day break into 2028.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 31, 2027 | Thailand | New Year's EvePublic holiday | Public holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in December 2027 worldwide?+
We count 42 public holidays in December 2027, 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 2027?+
United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Macau, Philippines, Taiwan and United States 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 2027?+
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 2027 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.