Day Guide for Friday December 23rd 2022 What are the holidays on December 23rd 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday December 23rd 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on December 23rd 2022

International: Christmas Holiday

Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December

Public sector only

USA (regional): Christmas Eve (in lieu)

Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Washington's Birthday Holiday

This state holiday was originally on February 22

Public sector only

USA (regional): State Holiday

The governor of Florida has announced three days of state office closures for the holidays.

Observances on December 23rd 2022

USA: Festivus

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Festivus

USA: National Pfeffernusse Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pfeffernusse Day

USA: National Roots Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Roots Day.

India: National Farmer’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Farmer’s Day

Iceland: St. Thorlak's Day

A national holiday in Iceland to honour their patron saint, a 12th century bishop.

Mexico: Night of the Radishes

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Night of the Radishes.

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General Information for December 23rd 2022
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 357 of 2022
8 days left in 2022
Week 51 of the year
On this Day in History
1954 - Dr Joseph E. Murray performs the first human kidney transplant at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.