December Holidays and Observances
Everyday is full of holidays and observances. Some are serious for a good cause, some of fun, some are just silly and quirky. Either way, click on a day in December and see if anything is here that you would like to celebrate!
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Floating Holidays
- Coats & Toys for Kids Day first Saturday in December
- Earmuff Day first Saturday in December
- National Rhubarb Vodka Day first Saturday in December
- SKYWARN Recognition Day first Saturday in December
- National Salesperson’s Day second Friday in December
- Official Lost and Found Day second Friday in December
- Advent Sunday fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day
- The Start of Hanukkah Observed the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar
- World Trick Shot Day first Tuesday in December
- Special Kids Day first Wednesday in December
- World Choral Day second Sunday in December
- Worldwide Candle Lighting Day second Sunday in December
- Green Monday Green Monday
- International Jewish Book Day 5th of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar
- National Salesperson’s Day second Friday in December
- Official Lost and Found Day second Friday in December
- National Wreaths Across America Day third Saturday in December
- National Regifting Day Thursday before Christmas
- Anne and Samantha Day first day of Winter and the first day of Summer
- Don’t Make Your Bed Day First day of Winter
- National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day First day of Winter
- National Short Story Day First Day of Winter
- National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day third Friday in December
- Short Girl Appreciation Day First day of Winter
- Underdog Day third Friday in December
- Yule First Day of Winter
- The First Day of Winter Observed when the Sun reaches its southernmost point
- Super Saturday Saturday before December 25th
- No Interruptions Day Observed the last working day of the year
December 1st Holidays
- Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day
- Civil Air Patrol Day
- Day Without Art
- Eat a Red Apple Day
- National Christmas Lights Day
- National Pie Day
- Rosa Parks Day
- Wear a Dress Day
- World AIDS Day
December 2nd Holidays 
- Business of Popping Corn Day
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
- National Fritters Day
- National Mutt Day
- Play Basketball Day
- Safety Razor Day
- Special Education Day
December 3rd Holidays
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- International Spirit of the Game Day
- Let’s Hug Day
- Make a Gift Day
- National Apple Pie Day
- National Green Bean Casserole Day
- National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day
December 4th Holidays
- Cabernet Franc Day
- Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day
- National Cookie Day
- National Dice Day
- National Sock Day
- Santa’s List Day
- Wear Brown Shoes Day
- Wildlife Conservation Day
December 5th Holidays
- Bathtub Party Day
- International Ninja Day
- International Volunteer Day
- Krampusnacht
- National Blue Jeans Day
- National Commute With Your Baby Day
- National Communicate With Your Kids Day
- National Sacher Torte Day
- Repeal Day
- World Soil Day
December 6th Holidays
- Miners’ Day
- Mitten Tree Day
- National Gazpacho Day
- National Microwave Oven Day
- National Pawnbrokers Day
- Put on Your Own Shoes Day
- St. Nicholas Day
December 7th Holidays
- International Civil Aviation Day
- Letter Writing Day
- National Cotton Candy Day
- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 8th Holidays
- National Brownie Day
- National Christmas Tree Day
- Take it in the Ear Day
- Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day
December 9th Holidays
- Christmas Card Day
- International Anti-Corruption Day
- International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- National Pastry Day
- Weary Willie Day
December 10th Holidays
- Dewey Decimal System Day
- Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales
- Human Rights Day
- National Lager Day
- Nobel Prize Day
December 11th Holidays
- Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals Day
- International Mountain Day
- National App Day
- National Noodle Ring Day
December 12th Holidays
- Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
- Gingerbread House Day
- National 12-hour Fresh Breath Day
- National Ambrosia Day
- National Ding-a-Ling Day
- National Poinsettia Day
December 13th Holidays
- National Cocoa Day
- National Day of the Horse
- National Violin Day
- Pick a Pathologist Pal Day
December 14th Holidays
- Free Shipping Day
- Monkey Day
- National Bouillabaisse Day
- Roast Chestnuts Day
December 15th Holidays
- Bill of Rights Day
- Cat Herders’ Day
- International Tea Day
- National Cupcake Day
- National Lemon Cupcake Day
- National Wear Your Pearls Day
December 16th Holidays
- Barbie and Barney Backlash Day
- Boston Tea Party Day
- National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
- Stupid Toy Day
December 17th Holidays
- National Maple Syrup Day
- Pan American Aviation Day
- Wright Brothers Day
December 18th Holidays
- Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day
- Arabic Language Day
- Bake Cookies Day
- Flake Appreciation Day
- International Migrants Day
- National Ham Salad Day
- National Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day
December 19th Holidays
- Holly Day
- Look for an Evergreen Day
- National Hard Candy Day
- National Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20th Holidays
- Cathode-Ray Tube Day
- Dot Your I’s Day
- Games Day
- Go Caroling Day
- International Human Solidarity Day
- Mudd Day
- National Sangria Day
- Sacagawea Day
December 21st Holidays
- Crossword Puzzle Day
- Forefathers’ Day
- Humbug Day
- International Dalek Remembrance Day
- National Flashlight Day
- National French Fried Shrimp Day
- National Hamburger Day
- National Kiwi Fruit Day
- National Look at the Bright Side Day
- Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day
- Ribbon Candy Day
December 22nd Holidays
- Abilities Day
- National Cookie Exchange Day
- National Date Nut Bread Day
December 23rd Holidays
- Festivus
- HumanLight
- National Pfeffernüsse Day
- National Roots Day
December 24th Holidays
- Christmas Eve
- Last-Minute Shopper’s Day
- National Egg Nog Day
December 25th Holidays
- Christmas Day
- National Pumpkin Pie Day
- No “L” Day
December 26th Holidays
- Boxing Day
- National Candy Cane Day
- National Thank You Note Day
- National Whiner’s Day
December 27th Holidays
- Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day
- National Fruitcake Day
- Visit the Zoo Day
December 28th Holidays
- Call a Friend Day
- Holy Innocents’ Day
- National Card Playing Day
- National Chocolate Candy Day
- Pledge of Allegiance Day
December 29th Holidays
- National Pepper Pot Day
- Still Need to Do Day
- Tick Tock Day
December 30th Holidays
- Bacon Day
- Falling Needles Family Fest Day
- Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
- National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
December 31st Holidays
- Make Up Your Mind Day
- National Champagne Day
- New Year’s Eve
- One Voice Day
- Universal Hour of Peace Day
- Unlucky Day
- World Peace Meditation Day
December Weekly Holidays or Awareness Weeks
- National Handwashing Awareness Week (Dec. 1–7)
December Monthly Holidays and Observances
- HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
- BINGO Birthday Month
- National Car Donation Month
- National Pear Month
- National Drunk & Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
- National Human Rights Month
- National Tie Month
- National Write A Business Plan Month
- Operation Santa Paws (1-24)
- Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month
- Spiritual Literacy Month
- Universal Human Rights Month
- Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
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