In 1875, 17 Countries Signed the Metre Convention
A quick guide to the meter—the standard unit of length—with 4 examples of where the meter is part of day-to-day life in the USA (instead of inches, yards, and miles).
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 (from 2pm) a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday for the public sector and government employees (ponto facultativo), so most non-essential government offices will be closed. Private sector offices and stores may have reduced hours.
Christmas trees are decorated with baubles, lights and tinsel during the Christmas season.
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About Christmas Eve (from 2pm)
Read more about Christmas Eve (from 2pm).Christmas Eve (from 2pm) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| 2030 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government 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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