Celebrate the Magic of December: A Month of Joy and Traditions
As the year winds to a close, December emerges as a time of celebration, reflection, and togetherness. Known for its chilly weather and festive spirit, this month is packed with holidays that bring people together across cultures and traditions. From global observances steeped in history to modern festivities filled with cheer, December is truly the crown jewel of the calendar.
Whether you’re embracing winter wonders, lighting candles, or gathering with loved ones, there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate. Let’s explore the fascinating and diverse holidays that make December a month to remember!
December Holidays
1-December
Eat A Red Apple Day
National Fried Pie Day
National Pie Day
Rosa Parks Day
World AIDS Day, UN
2-December
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
National Fritters Day
National Mutt Day | National Mixed Breed Dog Day
Pan American Health Day
Special Education Day
World Computer Literacy Day
3-December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Make a Gift Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Doctors’ Day
National Peppermint Latte Day
4-December
Cabernet Franc Day | Cab Franc Day
Barbórka | Miners’ Day
International Cheetah Day
National Cookie Day
National Sock Day
Wear Brown Shoes Day
World Wildlife Conservation Day
5-December
Day of the Ninja | International Ninja Day
International Volunteer Day | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
National Comfort Food Day
National Sachertorte Day
Repeal Day®
St. Nicholas Eve | Sinterklaas Day
World Soil Day
6-December
Microwave Oven Day
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women | White Ribbon Day
National Gazpacho Day
St. Nicholas’ Day
7-December
Día de las Velitas | Day of the Little Candles
International Civil Aviation Day
National Cotton Candy Day
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
8-December
Bodhi Day
National Brownie Day
Winter Flowers Day
9-December
International Anti-Corruption Day
International Day of Veterinary Medicine
National Pastry Day
Techno Day
10-December
Dewey Decimal System Day
Human Rights Day
National Lager Day
11-December
Have a Bagel Day
International Mountain Day
National Noodle Ring Day
National Tango Day
12-December
Gingerbread House Day
Kanji Day
Miracle of the Roses
National Ambrosia Day
National Ding-a-Ling Day
Poinsettia Day
Yuletide Lads | Jólasveinar
13-December
National Day Of The Horse
National Hot Cocoa Day | National Cocoa Day
National Popcorn String Day
National Violin Day
Santa Lucia Day | Little Yule
14-December
Monkey Day | World Monkey Day
National Biscuits and Gravy Day
National Bouillabaisse Day
National Screwdriver Day
Roast Chestnuts Day
15-December
Bill of Rights Day
International Tea Day
Koninkrijksdag | Kingdom Day, Netherlands
National Gingerbread Latte Day
National Lemon Cupcake Day
16-December
Day of Reconciliation
Las Posadas begins
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
17-December
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
National Maple Syrup Day
Saturnalia
Wright Brothers Day
18-December
International Migrants Day
National Roast Suckling Pig Day
UN Arabic Language Day
19-December
Look For An Evergreen Day
National Hard Candy Day
National Oatmeal Muffin Day
Opalia
20-December
International Human Solidarity Day
Go Caroling Day
National Sangria Day
21-December
Divalia | Angeronalia
Dōngzhì Festival | Dongji | Tōji
Don’t Make Your Bed Day | National Don’t Make Your Bed Day
International Dalek Remembrance Day
National Coquito Day
National Flashlight Day
National French Fried Shrimp Day | National Fried Shrimp Day
National Kiwifruit Day
National Hamburger Day
Ribbon Candy Day
Winter Solstice
Yule
22-December
Forefathers’ Day
National Date-Nut Bread Day
National Mathematics Day
23-December
Festivus
National Pfeffernuesse Day
Night of the Radishes | Noche de Los Rábanos
Roots Day | National Roots Day
24-December
Christmas Eve
National Eggnog Day
25-December
Christmas
National Pumpkin Pie Day
The Twelve Days of Christmas | Twelvetide
26-December
Boxing Day
Day of Goodwill
Day of the Wren | Hunt the Wren Day
Kwanzaa begins
National Candy Cane Day
27-December
Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day
National Fruitcake Day
Sam Sharpe Day
Visit the Zoo Day
Wine Blessing Day
28-December
Childermas Day | Holy Innocents Day |Dia de los Santos Inocentes
Eat Vegetarian Day
National Chocolate Candy Day
29-December
National Get on the Scales Day
National Pepper Pot Day
30-December
Bacon Day
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
Rizal Day
31-December
Hogmanay Day
National Champagne Day
New Year’s Eve
Ōmisoka
Silvesterklause
Universal Hour of Peace