Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, December 31, before the New Year. Count down to the New Year no matter where you are in the world.
Is Festival Day a Public Holiday?
Festival Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Many people celebrate New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the year that ends and to welcome the New Year.
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About Festival Day
Read more about Festival Day.Festival Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Jan 2 | Festival Day observed | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jan 1 | Festival Day observed | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Dec 31 | Festival Day | Public 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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