The Moon & Saturn Meet Again
Don’t miss seeing the Moon and Saturn meet in the night sky for another close approach on December 7, 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2027 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2028 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2029 | Mon | Dec 24 | 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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