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Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is not an official public holiday in Vatican City. The date shown is when it falls globally; it may be observed privately or culturally. See Vatican City's official public holidays →
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Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Vatican City. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

Christmas Eve is officially observed as a public holiday in Vatican City. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Christmas Eve's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

Christmas Eve observance varies by community and region within Vatican City. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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