December 2026 begins on Tuesday, December 1 and ends on Thursday, December 31. The month has 31 days and closes both Q4 and the 2026 calendar year.
December is host to everyone’s favorite holiday: Christmas. It is also the period when the eight-day Jewish winter holiday, Hanukkah, is observed. As the year finally comes to a close, the month is usually packed with concerts and festivities that will have you spending lots of time out having fun with friends and family. As you gear up for the festive season, our December 2026 calendars, which are available in both standard and themed templates, can come in handy in planning your festive schedule and tracking your final goals for the year.
Choose Your December 2026 Calendar
The December 2026 calendar comes in different types of templates, and each of these templates serves different purposes. We’ve created five unique calendar designs, each with a different style and layout. Now, let’s take a closer look at them and see what each one has to offer.
Standard December 2026 Calendar
The plain December 2026 calendar comes in a grid-view layout with all the days of the month and their key dates neatly arranged. It keeps you organized, time-conscious, and well-prepared as you navigate constant outings and events.
Printable December 2026 Calendar
Our Printable December 2026 Calendar has the name of the month and year written in full. It also comes in a grid layout, and you can print this template and paste it somewhere visible. With our printable template hanging around, you won’t have to depend on a digital app or device to be reminded of your plans, deadlines or appointments.
December 2026 Calendar with Holidays
There is only one federal holiday in December: Christmas Day. This day is already fixed on the calendar so that you can plan your outings and parties ahead. Important dates such as Christmas Eve, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve are also highlighted on the calendar.
Blank December 2026 Calendar
The Blank calendar is an undated template that contains just the days of the week. It is designed for you to use for journaling, making to-do lists or customizing as you like. December is one of those months where spontaneity is the order of the day. Having a blank calendar template helps because it allows for flexibility in planning your schedule over the course of the month.
Christmas-Themed December 2026 Calendar
Our December 2026-themed calendar is beautifully designed to capture December’s Christmas mood. On the template, there are gold Christmas bells with holly and red berries, a green holly/berry garland with gold accents, more holly and red berries, and a Santa Claus figure with wrapped gifts in green and gold. It is an ideal template for anyone looking for a much more visually appealing December calendar template they can use for planning their festive schedule.
December 2026 Dates and Calendar Details
There is only one federal holiday in December, as confirmed by the Office of Personnel Management. It falls on December 25.
Christmas Day
The Christmas holiday falls on December 25. It is a celebration that marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians all over the world join in the celebration. Most Christmas fanfare begins on the eve of December 25 and often doesn’t stop until the last day of the year. Many people celebrate Christmas by spending time with their family and engaging in fun activities.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is usually the day before Christmas, which is December 24th.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, 2026, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The celebration commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is celebrated on the day preceding the new year, which is Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is a nonfederal holiday, and it is a day when many people reflect on the year and make plans for the new year.
| December 2026 | Details |
| Days | 31 |
| First Day | Tuesday, December 1 |
| Last Day | Thursday, December 31 |
| Weekdays | 23 |
| Weekends | 4 Saturdays / 4 Sundays |
| Federal Holidays | 1 |
| Quarter | Final month of Q4 |
| Day-of-Year Range | Day 335–365 |
| Calendar Rows | 5 |
| Important Dates | Dec 4: Hanukkah Begins at Sundown Dec 21: Winter Solstice / First Day of Winter Dec 24: Christmas Eve Dec 25: Christmas Day Dec 31: New Year’s Eve / End of 2026 |
Planning With Your December 2026 Calendar
December is the month when everything is happening at the same time. From planning vacation trips and hosting visitors to wrapping up work activities for the year, you really cannot afford to drop the ball. Christmas shopping around December is usually hectic, so you would need a plan. Whether you are trying to book a hotel/Airbnb at a vacation spot or you are planning on making a Christmas shopping list, our December 2026 calendar templates can be of great help in organizing your activities in this period.
How to Open, Download, or Print
There are two ways you can access the calendar templates. Click on the image of your desired calendar. This will open a JPG version that you can save on your device. This is best suited for those who want a picture of the calendar in their photo gallery.
To get access to the PDF version of the calendar, click on the “Print it” button that appears below each template. This opens a PDF version that you can either download or print in your browser.
