When Is a Holiday

The date and day of the week of any holiday for a chosen year. Countdown to the holiday

"When Is a Holiday" Calculator

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How to Find Out What Date a Holiday Is

Our calculator shows the exact date and day of the week of any holiday for a chosen year — from 2025 to 2030 — plus a countdown. Pick a holiday and a year and you'll instantly know, for example, what date Easter 2026 is or what day of the week Thanksgiving 2025 falls on.

Fixed vs. Movable Holidays

Holiday dates come in two kinds:

  • Fixed — always the same calendar date: Christmas (December 25), New Year (January 1), US Independence Day (July 4), Valentine's Day (February 14).
  • Movable — the date changes every year: Easter depends on the lunar cycle and the spring equinox, Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday in November, Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar.
That's why it pays to check the date for a specific year: movable holidays land on different dates and weekdays from one year to the next.

Seasons — the Astronomical Start

For the seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) the calculator shows the astronomical start — the day of the equinox or solstice — not the first of the month. For example, the first day of fall lands on the autumn equinox (usually September 22 or 23).

How to Use It

  • Choose a holiday from the list (grouped by type).
  • Pick a year, from 2025 to 2030.
  • Hit «Calculate» to see the date, the day of the week, and the countdown.

On the result page, a table shows that holiday's dates across every year at once, so it's easy to compare how they shift.

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About "When Is a Holiday" Calculator

This calculator shows the exact date and day of the week any holiday falls on in a given year, along with a countdown to it. For example, it can help you find out when is Christmas 2026? (The answer is: Friday, December 25, 2026). Pick a holiday (e.g. 'Christmas') and a year, then hit the 'Calculate' button.

FAQ

How do I find out what date a holiday is this year?

Choose the holiday and the year above and hit Calculate — you'll get the exact date, the day of the week it falls on, and a countdown showing how many days are left.

Why does the date of some holidays change every year?

Fixed holidays like Christmas or Independence Day keep the same calendar date, but movable ones like Easter, Thanksgiving or Ramadan are tied to lunar cycles or a rule such as "the 4th Thursday in November", so their date shifts from year to year.

Which years can I check?

You can look up the date of every holiday for each year from 2025 through 2030.