December brings 2025 to a close, and the holiday season is in full swing.
The month is filled with holidays, celebrations, festivals, and more, including thewinter solstice,Hanukkah, Christmas, and more.
Christmas, Dec. 25, is also a federal holiday, so banks, government offices, and the U.S. stock market will be closed in observance.
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Are there any federal holidays in December?
Yes. There is one federal holiday in December:
Christmas Day - Thursday, Dec. 25
In total, 2025 has 11 federal holidays, according to theOffice of Personnel Management. The next and first federal holiday of 2026 will be New Year's Day on Thursday, Jan. 1.
When is Christmas 2025?
Christmas Day falls on Dec. 25. In 2025, Christmas will fall on a Thursday.
When is the full moon in December 2025, and other celestial events?
December'sSuper Moon/Cold Moonwill peak on Thursday, Dec. 4, according toDate and Time. The moon will be anew moonon Saturday, Dec. 20, followed by the shortest day of the year, thewinter solstice on Sunday, Dec. 21.
The following meteor showers will also peak in the month, according to theAmerican Meteor Shower:
Geminids - Peaks from Saturday, Dec. 13, to Sunday, Dec. 14.
Ursids - Peaks from Sunday, Dec. 21, to Monday, Dec. 22.
The Quadrantids meteor shower is also set to begin on Sunday, Dec. 28, but won't peak until Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
What religious holidays are in December?
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The following are some of the holidays and traditional celebrations throughout December, according toDiversity Resources:
St. Nicholas Day - Saturday, Dec. 6
Bodhi Day - Monday, Dec. 8
Hanukkah - Begins on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 14 and ends on Monday, Dec. 22
Yule - Sunday, Dec. 21, and ends on Monday, Dec. 22
Kwanzaa - Begins on Friday, Dec. 26 and ends on Thursday, Jan. 1
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:A look at December calendar for religious, federal holiday schedule
