France · Season of Joy
Christmas Eve
Next on Thursday, 24 December 2026
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About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening preceding Christmas Day and is widely celebrated in France with a traditional late-night feast known as Le Réveillon. Families gather to share elaborate meals, often featuring oysters, foie gras, and the classic Bûche de Noël cake. While not a public holiday, it remains a central part of the French festive season and holiday spirit.
How it's celebrated
- Decorating the Christmas tree
- Exchanging gifts with loved ones
- Christmas carols and midnight mass
- A festive family dinner
When is Christmas Eve in France?
Christmas Eve dates from 2023 to 2031
- 2023Sunday, 24 DecemberPast
- 2024Tuesday, 24 DecemberPast
- 2025Wednesday, 24 DecemberPast
- 2026Thursday, 24 December in 41 days
- 2027Friday, 24 Decemberin 406 days
- 2028Sunday, 24 Decemberin 772 days
- 2029Monday, 24 Decemberin 1137 days
- 2030Tuesday, 24 Decemberin 1502 days
- 2031Wednesday, 24 Decemberin 1867 days
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