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Saint Stephen's Day

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  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Mostly closed
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

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About this holiday

Saint Stephen's Day is a Christian commemoration. In Western Christianity, it is observed on December 26th (marking the second day of Christmastide). Eastern Orthodox churches observe it on December 27th, which corresponds to January 9th on the Gregorian calendar used for civil life.