Christmas Day in France (2022)

Christmas Day in France in 2022 fell on **December 25, 2022**, known locally as *Noël*. Celebrated nationwide, this public holiday marks the traditional Christian observance of Christ’s birth, blending religious observance with family gatherings, festive meals, and regional customs. While not a statutory holiday in all overseas territories, mainland France observes it uniformly. Yes, December 25, 2022 (*Noël*) is a nationwide public holiday in France. The local name for Christmas in France is *Noël*.