May Day
Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
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?
While this is not an official public holiday, it is traditionally a non-working day for most people including bank employees. Many businesses and banks are closed.
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 | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | De facto and Bank 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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