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Orthodox Christmas 2025 in Lebanon

Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.

Is Orthodox Christmas a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Christmas is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Some Orthodox Christians visit a church to pray or reflect on inner thoughts in the lead up to the Orthodox Christmas Day.

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About Orthodox Christmas

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Orthodox Christmas Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SunJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2019MonJan 7Day off for Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2020MonJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2021WedJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2022ThuJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2023FriJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2024SatJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2025MonJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2026TueJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2027WedJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2028ThuJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday
2029SatJan 6Orthodox ChristmasPublic Holiday

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