Zodiacal lights
Also known as false dawn, zodiacal lights are rare optical phenomena that occur around sunset and sunrise in early spring and late fall.
Christmas Eve, which is the day before Christmas Day, is celebrated in many countries worldwide. It is a Christian observance that falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday?
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Christmas trees are decorated with baubles, lights and tinsel during the Christmas season.
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About Christmas Eve
Read more about Christmas Eve.Christmas Eve Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2016 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2017 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
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