December 2028 Calendar
December 2028 has 31 days, from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 31. It has 20 working days and one federal holiday: Christmas Day (Monday, December 25).
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
- 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 | |||||
| 49 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 50 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13Hanukkah (first day) | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 51 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 52 | 24Christmas Eve | 25Christmas Day | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 52 | 31New Year's Eve |
Holidays and observances in December 2028
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanukkah (first day) First candle is lit the evening before. | Wednesday | Religious | |
| Christmas Eve | Sunday | Observance | |
| Christmas Day | Monday | Federal | |
| New Year's Eve | Sunday | Observance |
December 2028 at a glance
Key dates in December 2028
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December solstice — first day of winter | Thursday, December 21, 3:20 AM EST | |
| Total lunar eclipse | Greatest eclipse Sunday, December 31, 11:52 AM EST. Visible from: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Pacific |
Moon phases in December 2028
December 2028 has two full moons; the second, on December 31, is a blue moon. Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2028 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon (Cold Moon) | 8:40 PM EST | |
| Last Quarter | 12:39 AM EST | |
| New Moon | 9:06 PM EST | |
| First Quarter | 4:45 PM EST | |
| Full Moon (Blue Moon) | 11:48 AM EST |
November 2028 and January 2029
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 2028?
The first business day is Friday, December 1 and the last is Friday, December 29, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in December 2028?
December 2028 has 160 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 168 hours for someone who works through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in December 2028?
Yes. Federal workers get two three-day weekends: Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day) and Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
How many weekends are in December 2028?
December 2028 has five full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays occur five times and every other weekday four times.