Day Guide for Thursday December 24th 2026

This is our day guide for Thursday December 24th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 358 of 2026.

Holidays on December 24th 2026

International: Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.

Indonesia: Christmas Holiday. Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December

Libya: Independence Day. Marks the anniversary of independence from Britain and France on this day in 1951.

Regional

Nepal (regional): Udhauli Parva. A festival celebrated by the Kirat community of Nepal to mark the start of the winter season

Public sector only

USA (regional): Washington's Birthday Holiday. This state holiday was originally on February 22

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Observances on December 24th 2026

USA: National Eggnog Day
International: Christmas Eve
Iceland: Jolabokaflod

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