Haircut calendar: December 2026

When to have a haircut in December? Folk tradition says hair grows back faster after a waxing-Moon haircut and keeps its shape longer after a waning-Moon haircut. Taurus, Leo, Virgo and Capricorn are considered favourable signs. These claims are not scientifically proven.

Most favourable days

Every day in December

1. 1 Tu
   
   Last quarter 06:10 Moon: Virgo
   Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
2. 2 We
   
   Waning crescent Moon: Virgo (from 20:06 Libra)
   Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
3. 3 Th
   
   Waning crescent Moon: Libra
   Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
4. 4 Fr
   
   Waning crescent Moon: Libra
   Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
5. 5 Sa
   
   Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 04:36)
   Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
6. 6 Su
   
   Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio
   Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
7. 7 Mo
   
   Waning crescent Moon: Scorpio (from 15:07 Sagittarius)
   Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
8. 8 Tu
   
   New moon Moon: Sagittarius
   Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
9. 9 We
   
   New moon 00:52 Moon: Sagittarius
   Unfavourable New moon day – haircuts are traditionally avoided
10. 10 Th
    
    Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 03:10)
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
11. 11 Fr
    
    Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
12. 12 Sa
    
    Waxing crescent Moon: Capricorn (from 16:07 Aquarius)
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
13. 13 Su
    
    Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
14. 14 Mo
    
    Waxing crescent Moon: Aquarius
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
15. 15 Tu
    
    Waxing crescent Moon: Pisces (from 04:37)
    Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
16. 16 We
    
    First quarter Moon: Pisces
    Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
17. 17 Th
    
    First quarter 05:43 Moon: Pisces (from 14:36 Aries)
    Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
18. 18 Fr
    
    Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
19. 19 Sa
    
    Waxing gibbous Moon: Aries (from 20:30 Taurus)
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
20. 20 Su
    
    Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
21. 21 Mo
    
    Waxing gibbous Moon: Taurus (from 22:28 Gemini)
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to encourage faster regrowth
22. 22 Tu
    
    Waxing gibbous Moon: Gemini
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
23. 23 We
    
    Full moon Moon: Gemini (from 22:00 Cancer)
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with faster regrowth
24. 24 Th
    
    Full moon 01:29 Moon: Cancer
    Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
25. 25 Fr
    
    Waning gibbous Moon: Cancer (from 21:14 Leo)
    Unfavourable Moon in a water sign – traditionally unfavourable for a haircut
26. 26 Sa
    
    Waning gibbous Moon: Leo
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
27. 27 Su
    
    Waning gibbous Moon: Leo (from 22:14 Virgo)
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
28. 28 Mo
    
    Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
29. 29 Tu
    
    Waning gibbous Moon: Virgo
    Favourable Traditionally favourable for a haircut – said to help the style keep its shape
30. 30 We
    
    Last quarter 19:00 Moon: Libra (from 02:28)
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth
31. 31 Th
    
    Last quarter Moon: Libra
    Neutral Neutral day – traditionally associated with slower regrowth

This calendar follows folk traditions and the biodynamic calendar; its recommendations are not scientifically proven. The Moon’s sign is shown at local noon; times are UK local time.

Sowing calendar: December 2026 Moon calendar: December 2026

Moon image: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio (public domain).