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?
Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2022, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National 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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