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.
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?
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | jeu | 24 déc | Christmas Eve Joint Holiday | Joint Holiday |
| 2021 | ven | 24 déc | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2022 | sam | 24 déc | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2023 | dim | 24 déc | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2024 | mar | 24 déc | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2025 | mer | 24 déc | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2026 | jeu | 24 déc | Christmas Eve Joint Holiday | Joint 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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