The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born
Listed below are the countries who observe Orthodox Christmas as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Wednesday January 7th 2026
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Palestine
SerbiaThursday January 8th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Russia |
Orthodox Christmas |
Friday January 9th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Russia |
Orthodox Christmas |
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