Christmas Eve
May 4, 2026
Monday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Christmas Eve Dates
Countries That Observe Christmas Eve
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday1
Office holiday1
School holiday1
Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has at least one public-holiday record, 1 has a bank-holiday record, 1 has an office-holiday record, and 1 has a school-holiday record.
Related Holidays
Related holidays share one or more assigned holiday categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas Eve?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Christmas Eve?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.