Is this legally binding?

No. It is a plan you agree between you. If you need help agreeing, Cafcass and the Family Mediation Council are the places to start.

What about the 2027 bank holidays?

Christmas Day 2027 falls on a Saturday, so the bank holidays move to Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December 2027 across the UK (gov.uk).

Yes. Choose Split for the morning and afternoon and add a handover time and place in step 2.

Free tool for co-parents

Who has the children when, the handovers, and the Santa agreement. One page you both keep, for 2026 and 2027.

Step 1 of 3

Parent

Children's names (optional)

Christmas Eve

Christmas morning

Christmas afternoon

Boxing Day, Sat 26 Dec

Bank holiday, Mon 28 Dec

New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

Swap it all for Christmas 2027

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Is this legally binding?: No. It is a plan you agree between you. If you need help agreeing, Cafcass and the Family Mediation Council are the places to start.
What about the 2027 bank holidays?: Christmas Day 2027 falls on a Saturday, so the bank holidays move to Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December 2027 across the UK (gov.uk).
Can we split Christmas Day?: Yes. Choose Split for the morning and afternoon and add a handover time and place in step 2.