December 2027 Calendar
December 2027 has 31 days, from Wednesday, December 1 to Friday, December 31. It has 21 working days and two federal days off: Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25; observed Friday, December 24) and New Year's Day 2028, observed Friday, December 31 because January 1, 2028 falls on a Saturday.
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- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
US federal holidays shaded · Wk = ISO week number
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 49 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 50 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 51 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Eve | 25Christmas DayHanukkah (first day) |
| 52 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31New Year's Day (observed)New Year's Eve |
Holidays and observances in December 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Friday | Observance | |
| Christmas Day Observed Friday, December 24 (federal day off). | Saturday | Federal | |
| Hanukkah (first day) First candle is lit the evening before. | Saturday | Religious | |
| New Year's Day 2028 (observed) | Friday | Federal | |
| New Year's Eve | Friday | Observance |
December 2027 at a glance
Key dates in December 2027
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December solstice — first day of winter | Tuesday, December 21, 9:42 PM EST |
Moon phases in December 2027
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2027 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | 12:22 AM EST | |
| Full Moon (Cold Moon) | 11:09 AM EST | |
| Last Quarter | 4:11 AM EST | |
| New Moon | 3:12 PM EST |
November 2027 and January 2028
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 2027?
The first business day is Wednesday, December 1 and the last is Thursday, December 30, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in December 2027?
December 2027 has 168 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 2027?
Yes. Federal workers get two three-day weekends: Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day, observed) and Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day 2028, observed).
How many weekends are in December 2027?
December 2027 has four full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays occur five times and every other weekday four times.