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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 a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Per | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Cum | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Cmt | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Paz | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sal | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Çar | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Per | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Cum | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Paz | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Pzt | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Sal | 24 Ara | Christmas Eve | 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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