Christmas Eve
Regional public holiday in United States
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 December | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 23 December | Thursday | Christmas Eve (observed) Observed day off for Christmas Eve (Fri 24 Dec) |
| 2027 | 24 December | Friday | Regional |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in United States it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Washington, D.C. around 24 December: high 8°C (46°F), low 0°C (31°F), rain on 27% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Washington, D.C.. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 24 December in Washington, D.C.: (MET Norway)
About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on 24 December is the evening before Christmas Day, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. In many Christian traditions the feast begins at sunset on the eve, so the evening carries particular religious and family significance. In some countries it is a public holiday or a partial day off. Some Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar observe it on 6 January.
Traditions
In many places Christmas Eve is the main family gathering of the season, with a festive dinner that in some traditions is meatless. Churches hold evening services and midnight Masses, and carols are sung. In a number of countries presents are exchanged on this evening rather than on Christmas morning.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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