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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...

National Workplace Day of Remembrance 2026

United Kingdom

National Workplace Day of Remembrance is on 12 December, which falls on Saturday in 2026. The UK campaign remembers people who have died while working and invites workplaces to mark the occasion with a minute's silence at noon.

Universal Health Coverage Day 2026

International

Universal Health Coverage Day is on 12 December 2026. Explore WHO's financial protection focus and practical school, community and workplace ideas.