Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 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 |
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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