A push to establish Christmas Eve as a public holiday in Navarre has failed after a citizen-led referendum drive did not gather enough signatures. Organizers needed 10% of the electoral roll – approximately 76,000 signatures – to trigger a binding vote, but fell short of the required number. The initiative aimed to recognize the importance of Christmas Eve as a family celebration and provide workers with a day off. Supporters expressed disappointment, highlighting the widespread desire for a dedicated day of rest during the festive period in Navarre. Despite the setback, proponents have not ruled out future attempts to achieve the same goal through different avenues. The failure underscores the challenges of enacting public holidays through popular initiative in Navarre’s political system. This outcome leaves Christmas Eve as a regular working day for most in Navarre.