Christmas Eve, December 24, is the evening before Christmas, with church services, family dinners and last-minute preparations. It is not a federal holiday, though many businesses close early.
No. Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday in the US, so government offices, banks and schools follow their normal schedule unless they choose otherwise.
When is Christmas Eve 2022?
Christmas Eve 2022 falls on Saturday, December 24.
Why does the date of Christmas Eve change each year?
The date stays the same; only the weekday moves. A common year has 52 weeks and one day, so a fixed date moves one weekday later each year, and two after February 29.