Orthodox Christmas

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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· Kazakhstan
Public holiday
302DAYS AGO

Weekday

Wednesday

Week

2

Day of year

7

Country

🇰🇿 KZ

KZT

About this holiday

Orthodox Christmas on 7 January celebrates the Nativity of Christ according to the Julian calendar, observed by Orthodox churches in Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Ethiopia, Egypt and elsewhere. Traditions include an all-night liturgy, a Christmas Eve fast broken with a festive meal, and family gatherings.

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