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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 a Public Holiday?
Christmas is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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
Read more about Christmas.Christmas Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 金曜日 | 12月25日 (金) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2021 | 土曜日 | 12月25日 (土) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2022 | 日曜日 | 12月25日 (日) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2023 | 月曜日 | 12月25日 (月) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2024 | 水曜日 | 12月25日 (水) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2025 | 木曜日 | 12月25日 (木) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2026 | 金曜日 | 12月25日 (金) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2027 | 土曜日 | 12月25日 (土) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2028 | 月曜日 | 12月25日 (月) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2029 | 火曜日 | 12月25日 (火) | Christmas | Observance |
| 2030 | 水曜日 | 12月25日 (水) | Christmas | Observance |
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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