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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.

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 Animal Rights Day 2026

International

International Animal Rights Day is observed on 10 December, which falls on Thursday in 2026. It is an animal-rights campaigning occasion, with a history linked to the group Uncaged, rather than a general instruction to adopt a pet or make a donation.

Human Rights Day 2026

International

Human Rights Day is on Thursday 10 December 2026. It marks the anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 and offers an opportunity to read, discuss and apply its ideas in everyday settings.

Christmas Jumper Day 2026

United Kingdom

Christmas Jumper Day 2026 is Thursday 10 December. What is Christmas Jumper Day? Christmas Jumper Day is Save the Children’s annual festive fundraiser. People wear a Christmas jumper and make...