Christmas Eve: dates, countries and long weekends
When is Christmas Eve? Next date: 24 Dec 2026. Full list of countries and upcoming dates.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Day | Countdown | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Vatican City, Venezuela | |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Friday | Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Vatican City, Venezuela | |
| 24 Dec 2028 | Sunday | Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Vatican City, Venezuela | |
| 27 Dec 2028 | Wednesday | Bulgaria |
Observed in
Bulgaria · Cyprus · Czechia · Estonia · Finland · Iceland · Lithuania · Latvia · Norway · Philippines · Poland · Sweden · Slovakia · Vatican City · Venezuela
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FAQ
- When is Christmas Eve next?
- The next occurrence is 24 Dec 2026.
- Is it a public holiday everywhere?
- Not always — check each country page for regional and state-level differences.