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Christmas Eve is the main day for people in Norway to exchange Christmas gifts and get together for a familiy meal.
Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday?
This is not a public holiday but a so-called "half day" holiday. Public offices, businesses and shops are likely to have reduced opening hours.
In Norway, people celebrate Christmas Eve with gifts and traditional meals.
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About Christmas Eve in Other Countries
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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