First Advent Sunday
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.
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?
While Christmas Eve is not an official public holiday, it is traditionally a non-working day for most employees, so many businesses are closed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto 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 Day
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New Year's Eve
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New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.