Eli5 – Why is Christmas Day and New Year’s Day the rarest birthdays?

Question

Do people just hold off going to the hospital on those days?

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Answer 1

Depending on the country, around 20% – 30% of births are by c section. Unless it’s an emergency, a c section won’t be done on Christmas or New Years (or the weekend).

Another 20% of births will be induced, again, doctors won’t induce births on holidays or weekends.