St. Stephen's Day
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Date
Thu, 26 December 2024
Scope
National
Long Weekends
5 days off
1 leave day needed
About St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen's Day honors Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It is celebrated on December 26th, the day after Christmas.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Most shops and businesses are closed.
St. Stephen's Day in other years
St. Stephen's Day in other countries
🏳️ADThu, 26 Dec🇦🇹AustriaThu, 26 Dec🇦🇺AustraliaThu, 26 Dec🏳️AXThu, 26 Dec🇧🇪BelgiumThu, 26 Dec🏳️BJThu, 26 Dec🏳️BSThu, 26 Dec🏳️BWThu, 26 Dec🇨🇦CanadaThu, 26 Dec🇨🇭SwitzerlandThu, 26 Dec🏳️CYThu, 26 Dec🇨🇿Czech RepublicThu, 26 Dec🇩🇰DenmarkThu, 26 Dec🇪🇪EstoniaThu, 26 Dec🇪🇸SpainThu, 26 Dec🇫🇮FinlandThu, 26 Dec🏳️FOThu, 26 Dec🇬🇧United KingdomThu, 26 Dec🏳️GLThu, 26 Dec🇬🇷GreeceThu, 26 Dec🇭🇷CroatiaThu, 26 Dec🇭🇺HungaryThu, 26 Dec🇮🇪IrelandThu, 26 Dec🏳️ISThu, 26 Dec🇮🇹ItalyThu, 26 Dec🏳️JMThu, 26 Dec🏳️LIThu, 26 Dec🇱🇹LithuaniaThu, 26 Dec🏳️LUThu, 26 Dec🇱🇻LatviaThu, 26 Dec
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Frequently asked questions
When is St. Stephen's Day in Germany?
Thu, 26 December 2024
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
5 days off — 1 leave day needed