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Orthodox Christmas Day in Kosovo

Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.

Is Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Some Orthodox Christians visit a church to pray or reflect on inner thoughts in the lead up to the Orthodox Christmas Day.

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About Orthodox Christmas Day

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Orthodox Christmas Day Observances

Note: Holidays that fall in a weekend are moved to the nearest Monday.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015WedJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2016ThuJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2017SatJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2017MonJan 9Orthodox Christmas Day observedOfficial Holiday
2018SunJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2018MonJan 8Orthodox Christmas Day observedOfficial Holiday
2019MonJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2020TueJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2021ThuJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2022FriJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2023SatJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2023MonJan 9Orthodox Christmas Day observedOfficial Holiday
2024SunJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday
2024MonJan 8Orthodox Christmas Day observedOfficial Holiday
2025TueJan 7Orthodox Christmas DayOfficial Holiday

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