What Day Is Christmas This Year - Plan Your Vacation Around Christmas Day

If Christmas Day falls on a weekend, you could add a day to your holiday trip

When is Christmas this year? It's on December 25th, of course, but do you know what day of the week it will be? One of the most popular times of the year to take a vacation is between Christmas Day and New Years. If you want to plan ahead, Christmas falls on these days of the week through 2017.

Christmas is on these days of the week 2009-2017

• Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2009
• Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010
• Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011
• Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 (Leap year)
• Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013
• Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014
• Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015
• Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016
• Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017

If you're planning ahead, keep in mind that many resorts offer significantly less expensive packages to travelers who are vacationing the week before Christmas. The week between Christmas and New Year's Day (always seven days later) is often the most expensive week of the year.

Planning to travel during the holiday? Compare Flight Prices at Kayak.com.

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