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16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2026

International

16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2026 runs from 25 November to 10 December. What are the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence? The 16 Days of Action...

Anger Awareness Week

International

Anger Awareness Week 2026 runs from Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Monday 7 December 2026. Anger Awareness Week is a powerful reminder that while anger is a natural emotion, how...

Advent 2026

International

Advent 2026 is Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Thursday 24 December 2026 for advent calendars, while the church season begins on Advent Sunday, 29 November 2026. Advent Sunday is always...

Decembeard 2026

United Kingdom

Decembeard 2026 runs throughout December 2026. Decembeard is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign that encourages individuals to grow beards during the month of December to support and raise funds...

Safe Toys & Gifts Month 2026

United States

Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month is marked in the United States throughout December, running from 1 to 31 December in 2026. Promoted by Prevent Blindness, it encourages gift-givers to consider a child's age, abilities and safety when choosing presents.

National Cat Lovers’ Month 2026

United States

National Cat Lovers' Month is an informal US observance throughout December, running from 1 to 31 December in 2026. It offers a prompt to look at everyday care, enrichment and the practical needs of cats, whether or not you have one at home.

National Grief Awareness Week 2026

United Kingdom

National Grief Awareness Week 2026 runs from Wednesday 2 to Tuesday 8 December. What is National Grief Awareness Week? National Grief Awareness Week is a UK campaign led by The...

Hanukkah 2026

International

Hanukkah 2026 begins at sunset on Friday 4 December 2026 and ends at nightfall on Saturday 12 December 2026. Hanukkah always starts on the 25th day of Kislev in the...

International Volunteer Day 2026

International

International Volunteer Day is on Saturday 5 December 2026. The UN observance recognises the contribution of volunteers and provides an opportunity to improve how organisations support the people who give their time and skills.

Walt Disney’s Birthday 2026

United States

Walt Disney was born in Chicago on 5 December 1901. His birthday falls on Saturday in 2026, marking 125 years since his birth. It is an opportunity to explore his work and the contributions of the many people involved in Disney animation and entertainment.

Thailand National Day 2026

Thailand

Thailand's National Day is on Saturday 5 December 2026. The date also marks the birthday anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Father's Day in Thailand. The Bank of Thailand lists Monday 7 December as the substitute financial-institution holiday.

Tree Dressing Day 2026

United Kingdom

Tree Dressing Day 2026 runs from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 6 December 2026. Tree Dressing Day is an annual celebration that honors trees and the vital role they...