This printable December 2026 calendar fits on one page with large day boxes for plans, parties and countdowns. December 2026 starts on a Tuesday and ends on a Thursday, with 31 days. Choose holidays, a start day and colors in the maker, then download a free PDF.
December 2026 at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First day | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| Last day | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| Number of days | 31 |
| Weekdays that occur five times | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 23 |
| Rows in the calendar grid | 5, with a Sunday or a Monday start |
| ISO week numbers | Week 49 to week 53. 2026 is one of the years with 53 ISO weeks |
December 2026 calendar printable: 4 ready PDFs
The December 2026 calendar starts on a Tuesday and needs 5 rows, so each PDF below fits on one page. One design is left plain for children to fill in. Change any setting in the maker above for your own version.
December 2026 calendar with holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday or event |
|---|---|---|
| December 4 to 12 | Friday to Saturday | Hanukkah (begins at sundown on December 4) |
| December 21 | Monday | Winter solstice, the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day (US federal holiday and UK bank holiday) |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day; Kwanzaa begins (December 26 to January 1) |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day substitute bank holiday (UK) |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year’s Eve |
US federal holidays follow the US Office of Personnel Management list and UK bank holidays follow GOV.UK. Because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, the UK bank holiday moves to Monday, December 28. New Year’s Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, so many people get two long weekends in a row.
Printable December calendar designs and options
- Colors: eight color themes, or choose your own. Deep greens and reds make a festive December page.
- Your own dates: add birthdays, parties or school concerts, one per line, for example “12/18 Last day of school”. Your dates stay on your device.
Designs, fonts and the week start are set in the maker above, and a photo calendar adds your own picture.
Ideas for your December 2026 calendar
- Christmas countdown: children cross off one box a day from December 1 to 24, like a paper advent calendar.
- Holiday planner: mark shopping days, posting deadlines for cards and parcels, travel dates and meal plans.
- Family schedule: school concerts, work parties and visits, with everyone’s plans in one place on the fridge.
- Kindness calendar: write one small kind act for each day of the month.
- End of year review: use the notes lines to jot down goals for 2027.
How to print the December 2026 calendar
Choose Letter or A4 in the maker, then print the December 2026 calendar at 100% so all 5 rows fit the page.
December 2026 week by week
The December 2026 calendar covers ISO weeks 49 to 53:
- Week 49: December 1 to December 6 (Tuesday to Sunday)
- Week 50: December 7 to December 13 (Monday to Sunday)
- Week 51: December 14 to December 20 (Monday to Sunday)
- Week 52: December 21 to December 27 (Monday to Sunday)
- Week 53: December 28 to December 31 (Monday to Thursday)
A few December facts for a classroom calendar: the December birthstones are turquoise, tanzanite and zircon, and the birth flowers are the narcissus and holly. The December solstice brings the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest in the Southern Hemisphere, where December is the first month of summer and Christmas is often celebrated outdoors.
December 2026 compared with December 2027
| December 2026 | December 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts on | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Ends on | Thursday | Friday |
| Christmas Day | Friday | Saturday |
| Hanukkah begins | December 4 at sundown | December 24 at sundown |
In 2026 Christmas Day is a Friday, giving a long weekend. In 2027 it is a Saturday, so US federal workers get Friday, December 24 off and the UK has substitute bank holidays on Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28.
Paydays and planning dates in December 2026
- Weekly paydays: the Fridays in December 2026 are the 4, 11, 18 and 25. Christmas Day is a Friday, so many employers pay on Thursday, December 24 instead.
- Twice-monthly paydays: the 15th (Tuesday, December 15) and the last day (Thursday, December 31).
- First and last business days: Tuesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 31.
- Last full working week before Christmas: Monday, December 14 to Friday, December 18.
Write these on the printed calendar first, then add school concerts, parties, travel and the last posting dates for cards and parcels.
December 2026 calendar: frequently asked questions
What day does December 2026 start on?
December 2026 starts on Tuesday, December 1 and ends on Thursday, December 31.
What day is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on a Friday. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, and Boxing Day is Saturday, December 26.
When is the Boxing Day bank holiday in 2026?
In England and Wales, Boxing Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so the substitute bank holiday is Monday, December 28.
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4 and ends on Saturday, December 12.
How many working days are in December 2026?
There are 23 weekdays. Taking out Christmas Day leaves 22 US federal working days. In England and Wales, taking out December 25 and 28 leaves 21.
Does 2026 have 53 weeks?
Yes, by ISO week numbering. Thursday, December 31, 2026 falls in ISO week 53. Switch on week numbers in the maker to print them.
Can I print December 2026 and January 2027 together?
Print this page, then open the 2027 calendar and choose “One month” for January. Both use the same designs, so they match.
Can I print the December 2026 calendar in black and white?
Yes. Turn on ink saver for a clean black-and-white December 2026 calendar that photocopies well.
How many Mondays are in December 2026?
4: December 7, 14, 21, 28. Mondays are the usual day for weekly meetings, so mark them first on your December 2026 calendar.
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