Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
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?
Government offices and most businesses are closed during this holiday.
It is time for children in many countries around the world to hang their Christmas stockings (or pillow cases), hoping for a present to arrive from Santa Claus on Christmas Day.
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About Christmas Day
Read more about Christmas Day.Christmas Day Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2006 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2007 | Tue | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2008 | Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2009 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2010 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2011 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2012 | Tue | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2015 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2016 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Government 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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