Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Public HolidayChristmas Day (Orthodox) is a public holiday celebrated on 25 December that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians worldwide and widely celebrated as a cultural holiday by many others. It is marked by gift-giving, family gatherings, festive meals, and charitable traditions. Most businesses, schools, and public services are closed on this day.
8 countries observe this holiday
Countries — 2026 dates
Click any row to see dates for 2024–2028.
| Flag | Country | Date 2026 | Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇾 | Belarus | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇧🇦 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇪🇬 | Egypt | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇬🇪 | Georgia | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇲🇩 | Moldova | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇲🇪 | Montenegro | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇲🇰 | North Macedonia | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |
| 🇷🇺 | Russia | Jan 7 | Wednesday | › |