Christmas Eve
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Date
Thu, 24 December 2026
Scope
National
Long Weekends
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Christmas Eve in other years
Christmas Eve in other countries
View all countries →🏳️METue, 6 Jan🏳️ADThu, 24 Dec🏳️ALThu, 24 Dec🏳️ASThu, 24 Dec🇦🇹AustriaThu, 24 Dec🏳️AXThu, 24 Dec🇧🇬BulgariaThu, 24 Dec🇨🇿Czech RepublicThu, 24 Dec🇪🇪EstoniaThu, 24 Dec🇫🇮FinlandThu, 24 Dec🏳️FOThu, 24 Dec🏳️GLThu, 24 Dec🏳️GTThu, 24 Dec🏳️ISThu, 24 Dec🏳️LIThu, 24 Dec🇱🇹LithuaniaThu, 24 Dec🇱🇻LatviaThu, 24 Dec🇳🇴NorwayThu, 24 Dec🇵🇱PolandThu, 24 Dec🇸🇪SwedenThu, 24 Dec🏳️SJThu, 24 Dec🇸🇰SlovakiaThu, 24 Dec🏳️VEThu, 24 Dec
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Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Eve in Germany?
Thu, 24 December 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.