Get Ready for Stunning Auroras
Potential aurora displays are expected on June 14 as NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 storm watch, with elevated geomagnetic activity.
Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.
Is Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?
Orthodox Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Some Orthodox Christians visit a church to pray or reflect on inner thoughts in the lead up to the Orthodox Christmas Day.
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About Orthodox Christmas Day
Read more about Orthodox Christmas Day.Orthodox Christmas Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | din | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2021 | don | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2022 | vri | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2023 | zat | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2024 | zon | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2025 | din | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2026 | woe | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2027 | don | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2028 | vri | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2029 | zon | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 2030 | maa | 7 jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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