Super Flower Blood Moon
See May's Super Flower Moon turn a shade of red as it is fully eclipsed for about 14 minutes by the Earth's shadow.
Christmas Day, on December 25, is one of the most festive Christian holidays in many countries around the world. It celebrates Jesus' birth.
Is Christmas Day a Public Holiday?
Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Many people celebrate Christmas Day with a festive meal.
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About Christmas Day
Read more about Christmas Day.Christmas Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Dec 26 | Day off for Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Day off for Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Dec 26 | Day off for Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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Christmas Eve
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