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Christmas Day 2026 in Armenia

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 Christmas Day a Public Holiday?

Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

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 Christmas Day

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Christmas Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Mon Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2021 Wed Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2022 Thu Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2023 Fri Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2024 Sat Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2025 Mon Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2026 Tue Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2027 Wed Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2028 Thu Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2029 Sat Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday
2030 Sun Jan 6 Christmas Day National Holiday

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