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Christmas Eve 2025 in New Zealand

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

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Christmas Eve Observances

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

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.