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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 木曜日 | 12月24日 (木) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2021 | 金曜日 | 12月24日 (金) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 12月24日 (土) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2023 | 日曜日 | 12月24日 (日) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2024 | 火曜日 | 12月24日 (火) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2025 | 水曜日 | 12月24日 (水) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2026 | 木曜日 | 12月24日 (木) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2027 | 金曜日 | 12月24日 (金) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2028 | 日曜日 | 12月24日 (日) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2029 | 月曜日 | 12月24日 (月) | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2030 | 火曜日 | 12月24日 (火) | Christmas Eve | 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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