Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
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 a Public Holiday?
Orthodox Christmas 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
Read more about Orthodox Christmas.Orthodox Christmas Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Jan 7 | Day off for Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Jan 6 | Orthodox Christmas | 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.
