Santa having midnight snack that was left out for him on Christmas Eve. Photo by: rawpixelChristmas Eve for the year 2016 is celebrated/ observed on Saturday, December 24th.
Christmas Eve is always celebrated on December 24th each year, the day before Christmas Day. The evening is celebrated in anticipation of the next day with the birth of Jesus Christ.
More information on Christmas Eve. (Dates, Customs and History for Christmas Eve)
| Christmas Eve | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Christmas Eve, Day before Christmas, Christmas Vigil, Night before Christmas |
| Type: | Observance, Christians |
| When: | Decmeber 24 annually |
How many days to Christmas Eve 2016?
Saturday, December 24th is the 358 day of the 2016 calendar year with -1 year, -10 months, -25 days until the celebration/ observance of Christmas Eve 2016.
December 2016 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6 - Tues | St Nicholas Day 2016 | Christian | -712 |
| Dec 7 - Wed | Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2016 | Observance | -711 |
| Dec 12 - Mon | The Prophet's Birthday 2016 | Muslim | -706 |
| Dec 17 - Sat | Wright Brothers Day 2016 | Observance | -701 |
| Dec 21 - Wed | Winter/Summer Solstice 2016 | Season | -697 |
| Dec 24 - Sat | Christmas Eve 2016 | Christian | -694 |
| Dec 25 - Sun | Christmas Day 2016 | Federal Holiday | -693 |
| Dec 25 - Sun | Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2016 | Jewish | -693 |
| Dec 26 - Mon | Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2016 | Observance | -692 |
| Dec 31 - Sat | New Years Eve 2016 | Observance | -687 |