December 24 National Days

December 24, 2025, is the 358th day of the year, with 7 days remaining until the end of the year. Best known as Christmas Eve, the date also includes three additional observances tied to the holiday season, focusing on last-minute shopping, eggnog, and quiet time at home.

Below is a list of all national and international days celebrated on December 24, each with a brief explanation.

National & International Days on December 24

National Eggnog Day recognizes a traditional holiday drink made from milk, eggs, sugar, and spices, often associated with winter celebrations in North America and parts of Europe.

National Egg Nog Day

Christmas Eve marks the day before Christmas and is widely observed as a time of preparation, reflection, and family connection. In many cultures, it carries more social and emotional weight than Christmas Day itself, with traditions that include shared meals, religious services, gift exchanges, or quiet time at home.

Last-Minute Shopper’s Day acknowledges the reality that many people complete their holiday shopping at the very end of the season. Along with Super Saturday* (Last Saturday before Christmas), this period represents a critical revenue window for retailers, especially small businesses, which often see increased in-store traffic once online shipping deadlines have passed.

Christmas Book Day draws inspiration from Iceland’s Jólabókaflóð, a tradition centered on exchanging books on Christmas Eve and spending the evening reading. The observance focuses on books as thoughtful gifts and on reading as a quiet counterbalance to the busyness of the season.