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Christmas Eve 2025 in South Africa

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 Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2021 Fri Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2022 Sat Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2023 Sun Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2024 Tue Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2025 Wed Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2026 Thu Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2027 Fri Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2028 Sun Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2029 Mon Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian
2030 Tue Dec 24 Christmas Eve Observance, Christian

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.