Dec

24

Seasonal Recurring annually

Thursday 24 December 2026

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve on 24 December is the day before Christmas, and many workplaces finish early. In years when Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, the US federal holiday is observed on Friday 24 December.

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Newsletter blurb

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Christmas Eve is on 24 December, and for many of us it is the last working day before the break. Our plans for the day are [early finish or office hours]. Before you log off, please set your out-of-office, hand over anything urgent, and make sure your team knows who is covering. Then switch off properly. Whether you celebrate or not, we hope you get some real rest over the coming days.

Slack / Teams post

For the company channel on the day.

Before you log off for the break, set your out-of-office and hand over anything urgent. Then switch off and enjoy the rest.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Confirm finishing times and cover arrangements well in advance. - Make sure out-of-office messages and escalation contacts are set. - Let people go when their work is done, and hold back late requests.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep it practical and warm without assuming everyone celebrates Christmas. Thank anyone who is working or on call.

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Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

  • Christmas Eve: What we're doing this year
  • It's Christmas Eve — here's how you can get involved
  • This week: Christmas Eve + team news
  • 24 December: Christmas Eve at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

  1. Plan ahead — Add Christmas Eve to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
  2. Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
  3. Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Christmas Eve. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
  4. Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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