Skywatching Tips for December 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in December 2025, including the Geminid meteor shower and the December solstice.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 as both a Christian holiday and a global cultural tradition. It honors the birth of Jesus Christ and includes festive customs like gift-giving, decorations, and seasonal music.
Is First Day of Western Christmas a Public Holiday?
First Day of Western Christmas is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Serbia allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
Santa Claus, the modern figure inspired by St. Nicholas, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Christmas.
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About First Day of Western Christmas
Read more about First Day of Western Christmas.First Day of Western Christmas Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
| 2030 | Wed | Dec 25 | First Day of Western Christmas | Christian, Optional Holiday |
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.
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