Most Remote Moon Until 2043
The most extreme Earth-Moon distances occur around New Moon or Full Moon. On November 20, 2025, the Moon will be at its farthest distance for the next 18 years.
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?
This is a legal holiday for Orthodox Christians only. It is not a public holiday for the general population, so schools and most businesses are open.
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
Read more about Orthodox Christmas Day.Orthodox Christmas Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | mar | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | jeu | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | ven | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | sam | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | dim | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | mar | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | mer | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | jeu | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | ven | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2029 | dim | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional Holiday |
| 2030 | lun | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Optional 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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