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Special Days, International Days and National Days in December in United States and around the World
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World AIDS Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 1.
National Mutt Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 2.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities also known as Disability Day. It is an annual event, observed every year on December 3.
National Cookie Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 4.
National Kitten Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 4.
Wildlife Conservation Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 4.
Bathtub Party Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 5.
International Ninja Day has always been observed annually on December 5.
International Volunteer Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 5.
Krampusnacht has always been observed annually on December 5.
Repeal Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 5.
World Soil Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 5.
Miners’ Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 6.
Mitten Tree Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 6.
St. Nicholas Day also known as Saint Nicholas Day. It has always been observed annually on December 6.
International Civil Aviation Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 7.
Letter Writing Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 7.
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 7.
Christmas Card Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 9.
International Anti-Corruption Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 9.
National Pastry Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 9.
Weary Willie Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 9.
Human Rights Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 10.
National Lager Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 10.
Nobel Prize Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 10.
International Mountain Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 11.
Gingerbread House Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 12.
Poinsettia Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 12.
National Ding-a-Ling Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 12.
Ice Cream Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 13.
National Cocoa Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 13.
National Violin Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 13.
Monkey Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 14.
National Bouillabaisse Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 14.
Bill of Rights Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 15.
Cat Herders Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 15.
International Tea Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 15.
National Cupcake Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 15.
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 16.
National Maple Syrup Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 17.
Wright Brothers Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 17.
Arabic Language Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
Bake Cookies Day also known as All About Bake Cookies Day. It has always been observed annually on December 18.
International Migrants Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
National Hard Candy Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 19.
Games Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
International Human Solidarity Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
Mudd Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
Crossword Puzzle Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
Forefathers’ Day also known as Old Colony Day. It has always been observed annually on December 21.
Humbug Day also known as Don’t be a Scrooge Day. It has always been observed annually on December 21.
Festivus is an annual event, observed every year on December 23.
HumanLight is an annual event, observed every year on December 23.
Christmas Eve is an annual event, observed every year on December 24.
National Egg Nog Day also known as National Eggnog Day. It has always been observed annually on December 24.
Christmas Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 25.
National Pumpkin Pie Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 25.
Boxing Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 26.
National Candy Cane Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 26.
Holy Innocents Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 28.
New Year’s Eve is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
Saint Nicholas Day also known as Saint Nicholas Day. It has always been observed annually on December 6.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception has always been observed annually on December 8.
National Guard Birthday has always been observed annually on December 13.
National Pie Day has always been observed annually on December 1st and annually on January 23rd.
Advent Sunday has always been observed annually on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day.
National Apple Pie Day has always been observed annually on May 13th and annually on December 3rd.
Green Monday has always been observed annually on the second Monday of December.
Hanukkah also known as Chanukah, Feast of Dedication, and Festival of Lights. It has always been observed annually on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar.
National Hamburger Day has always been observed annually on December 21st and annually on July 28th.
The First Day of Winter also known as The Winter Solstice. It has always been observed when the Sun reaches its southernmost point.
Short Girl Appreciation Day has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter.
Yule has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter.
Super Saturday has always been observed annually on the Saturday before December 25th.
The Prophet’s Birthday has always been observed annually on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal, while Shi’a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month.
Winter Solstice has always been observed annually between December 21 and December 23.
Mawlid has always been observed annually on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal, while Shi’a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month.
Kwanzaa falls between December 26 and January 1 each year.
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day is observed every year on December 1.
Christmas Lights Day is observed every year on December 1.
Civil Air Patrol Day is observed every year on December 1.
Eat a Red Apple Day is observed every year on December 1.
Day Without Art is observed every year on December 1.
Business of Popping Corn Day is observed every year on December 2.
National Fritters Day is observed every year on December 2.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed every year on December 2.
Play Basketball Day is observed every year on December 2.
Safety Razor Day is observed every year on December 2.
Special Education Day is observed every year on December 2.
Let’s Hug Day is observed every year on December 3.
Make a Gift Day is observed every year on December 3.
National Green Bean Casserole Day is observed every year on December 3.
National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day is observed every year on December 3.
Cabernet Franc Day is observed every year on December 4.
Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day is observed every year on December 4.
Wear Brown Shoes Day is observed every year on December 4.
Santa’s List Day is observed every year on December 4.
National Dice Day is observed every year on December 4.
National Blue Jeans Day is observed every year on December 5.
National Communicate With Your Kids Day is observed every year on December 5.
National Commute With Your Baby Day is observed every year on December 5.
National Sacher Torte Day also known as National Sachertorte Day. It has always been observed annually on December 5.
National Pawnbrokers Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 6.
National Gazpacho Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 6.
Put on Your Own Shoes Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 6.
National Microwave Oven Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 6.
National Brownie Day also known as National Chocolate Brownie Day. It has always been observed annually on December 8.
National Christmas Tree Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 8.
Take it in the Ear Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 8.
Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 8.
International Day of Veterinary Medicine is an annual event, observed every year on December 9.
World Techno Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 9.
Dewey Decimal System Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 10.
Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales is an annual event, observed every year on December 10.
Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 11.
National Noodle Ring Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 11.
Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts is an annual event, observed every year on December 12.
National 12-hour Fresh Breath Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 12.
National Ambrosia Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 12.
Pick a Pathologist Pal Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 13.
Roast Chestnuts Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 14.
National Lemon Cupcake Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 15.
Barbie and Barney Backlash Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 16.
Boston Tea Party Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 16.
Stupid Toy Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 16.
Pan American Aviation Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 17.
Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
Bake Cookies Day also known as All About Bake Cookies Day. It has always been observed annually on December 18.
Flake Appreciation Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
National Ham Salad Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
National Roast Suckling Pig Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
National Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 18.
Holly Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 19.
Look for an Evergreen Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 19.
National Oatmeal Muffin Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 19.
Cathode-Ray Tube Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
Dot Your I’s Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
Go Caroling Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
Sacagawea Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
National Sangria Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 20.
National French Fried Shrimp Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
International Dalek Remembrance Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
National Flashlight Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
National Look at the Bright Side Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
Ribbon Candy Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 21.
Abilities Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 22.
National Cookie Exchange Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 22.
National Pfeffernüsse Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 23.
National Roots Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 23.
Last-Minute Shopper’s Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 24.
No-L Day also known as A’phabet Day. It has always been observed annually on December 25.
National Whiner’s Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 26.
National Thank You Note Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 26.
Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 27.
National Fruitcake Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 27.
Visit the Zoo Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 27.
Call a Friend Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 28.
National Card Playing Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 28.
Pledge of Allegiance Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 28.
National Chocolate Candy Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 28.
National Pepper Pot Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 29.
Still Need to Do Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 29.
Tick Tock Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 29.
Bacon Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 30.
Falling Needles Family Fest Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 30.
Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute is an annual event, observed every year on December 30.
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 30.
No Interruptions Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 30.
Make Up Your Mind Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
National Champagne Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
Unlucky Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
One Voice Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
Universal Hour of Peace Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
World Peace Meditation Day is an annual event, observed every year on December 31.
International Sweater Vestival has always been observed annually on the 2nd Friday after Thanksgiving.
Faux Fur Friday has always been observed annually on the first Friday of December.
Wear a Dress Day has always been observed annually on June 1st and annually on December 1st.
Coats & Toys for Kids Day has always been observed annually on the first Saturday of December.
Earmuff Day also known as Chester Greenwood Day. It has always been observed annually on the first Saturday of December.
Skywarn Recognition Day has always been observed annually on the first Saturday of December.
World Trick Shot Day has always been observed annually on the first Tuesday of December.
Special Kids Day has always been observed annually on the first Wednesday of December.
National Cotton Candy Day has always been observed annually on December 7th and annually on July 31st.
National Salesperson’s Day has always been observed annually on the second Friday of December.
Official Lost and Found Day has always been observed annually on the second Friday of December.
Day of the Horse has always been observed annually on the second Saturday of December.
Gingerbread Decorating Day has always been observed annually on the second Saturday of December.
International Shareware Day has always been observed annually on the second Saturday of December.
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day has always been observed annually on the second Sunday of December.
World Choral Day has always been observed annually on the second Sunday of December.
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has always been observed annually on the third Friday of December.
Underdog Day has always been observed annually on the third Friday of December.
Anne and Samantha Day has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter and the first day of Summer.
Don’t Make Your Bed Day has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter.
National Kiwi Fruit Day has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter.
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day also known as National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day. It has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter.
National Short Story Day has always been observed annually on the first day of Winter.
National Regifting Day has always been observed annually on the Thursday before Christmas.
National Date Nut Bread Day has always been observed annually on December 22nd and annually on September 8th.
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Special Days, International Days and National Days in December
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