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Christmas Eve 2025 in Austria

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?

December 24 (Christmas Eve) is a bank holiday in Austria — most banks and financial institutions will be closed for the entire day. While it is not a public holiday, many businesses in other sectors may also operate with a reduced or half-day schedule.

Christmas trees are decorated with baubles, lights and tinsel during the Christmas season.

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About Christmas Eve

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Christmas Eve Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Thu Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2021 Fri Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2022 Sat Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2023 Sun Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2024 Tue Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2025 Wed Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2026 Thu Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2027 Fri Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2028 Sun Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2029 Mon Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday
2030 Tue Dec 24 Christmas Eve Bank holiday

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