Skywatching Tips for July 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in July 2025, including the Moon occulting the Pleiades, and Sirius—the Dog Star—rising. Plus, Earth is at its farthest from the Sun.
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
Read more about Christmas Day.Christmas Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | 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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Moon Guide for July 2025
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.