Super Flower Blood Moon
See May's Super Flower Moon turn a shade of red as it is fully eclipsed for about 14 minutes by the Earth's shadow.
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?
Although Christmas Eve is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Christmas Day in 2021.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2017 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 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 |
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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