Skywatching Tips for August
What’s up in the day and night sky in August 2025, including the Perseid meteor shower, a close approach between Venus and Jupiter, and a Black Moon.
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?
This is a non-working day only for banks and financial institutes in Andorra. Most businesses, schools, and government offices work on regular schedule.
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 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank holiday |
| 2030 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Bank 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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