Christmas Day
Joulupäivä
Date
Wed, 25 December 2024
Scope
National
Long Weekends
6 days off
1 leave day needed
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed as a religious and cultural celebration by billions of people around the world.
Traditions
Traditions include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church services, and sharing festive meals with family. Many countries have unique local customs.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Most shops and businesses are closed.
Christmas Day in other years
Christmas Day in other countries
🏳️AMFri, 5 Jan🏳️RSSun, 7 Jan🏳️ADWed, 25 Dec🏳️ALWed, 25 Dec🇦🇷ArgentinaWed, 25 Dec🇦🇹AustriaWed, 25 Dec🇦🇺AustraliaWed, 25 Dec🏳️AXWed, 25 Dec🏳️BBWed, 25 Dec🏳️BDWed, 25 Dec🇧🇪BelgiumWed, 25 Dec🇧🇬BulgariaWed, 25 Dec🏳️BJWed, 25 Dec🏳️BOWed, 25 Dec🇧🇷BrazilWed, 25 Dec🏳️BSWed, 25 Dec🏳️BWWed, 25 Dec🏳️BZWed, 25 Dec🇨🇦CanadaWed, 25 Dec🏳️CDWed, 25 Dec🏳️CGWed, 25 Dec🇨🇭SwitzerlandWed, 25 Dec🇨🇱ChileWed, 25 Dec🇨🇴ColombiaWed, 25 Dec🏳️CRWed, 25 Dec🏳️CUWed, 25 Dec🏳️CYWed, 25 Dec🇨🇿Czech RepublicWed, 25 Dec🇩🇪GermanyWed, 25 Dec🇩🇰DenmarkWed, 25 Dec
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Day in Finland?
Wed, 25 December 2024
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
6 days off — 1 leave day needed