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Christmas Day 2024 in Switzerland

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.

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

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Christmas Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2019WedDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2020FriDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2021SatDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2022SunDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2023MonDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2024WedDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2025ThuDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2026FriDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2027SatDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2028MonDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll
2029TueDec 25Christmas DayCommon local holidayAll

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