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December 2026 Awareness Days, Holidays & Events

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Eat a Red Apple...Illumination Street Week 2026+8 more
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International Day for the...National Grief Awareness Week...+1 more
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International Day of Persons...Let’s Hug Day
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International Day of Banks...
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International Volunteers Day 2026World Soil Day 2026+3 more
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National Rhubarb Vodka DayNational Gazpacho Day+1 more
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International Civil Aviation Day...National Cotton Candy Day...+1 more
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National Brownie Day 2026Immaculate Conception
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International Anti Corruption Day...National Pastry Day
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Human Rights Day 2026International Animal Rights Day...+2 more
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National Workplace Day of...UNICEF Day for Change
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International Day of Neutrality...Kenya – Jamhuri Day
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Malta – Republic Day
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Bill of Rights Day...National Lemon Cupcake Day
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National Maple Syrup Day...Pan American Aviation Day...+1 more
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Arabic Language Day 2026International Migrants Day 2026+1 more
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National Emo Day
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International Human Solidarity Day...December Solstice 2026
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Look On The Bright...Gravy Day
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National Cookie Exchange DayNational Short Person Day
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Festivus
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Christmas Day 2026Christmas Morning Swim Day...
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Boxing Day
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National Short Film Day
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New Years Eve 2026First Night+1 more

Awareness Months in December 2026

Decembeard 2026
1 Dec – 31 Dec
Safe Toys & Gifts Month 2026
1 Dec – 31 Dec

All December 2026 Awareness Days by Date

1 DecemberTuesday10 events
Eat a Red Apple Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States+
Illumination Street Week 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
World AIDS Day 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia+
British Curry Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessUnited Kingdom+
Anger Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia+
Christmas Book DaySeasonal CelebrationsInternational+
National Giving MonthCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States+
National Cat Lovers’ MonthAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States+
Giving TuesdayBusiness & Finance AwarenessInternational+
National Day of GivingGlobal & National DaysUnited States+
2 DecemberWednesday3 events
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2026Education & Youth AwarenessAustralia+
National Grief Awareness Week 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
National Fritters DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States+
3 DecemberThursday2 events
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia+
Let’s Hug DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational+
4 DecemberFriday1 event
International Day of Banks 2026Business & Finance AwarenessInternational+
5 DecemberSaturday5 events
International Volunteers Day 2026Education & Youth AwarenessAustralia+
World Soil Day 2026Education & Youth AwarenessAustralia+
Walt Disney’s BirthdayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysAustralia+
Thailand – National DayGlobal & National DaysInternational+
Light Up A Life DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited Kingdom+
6 DecemberSunday3 events
National Rhubarb Vodka DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom+
National Gazpacho DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States+
Tree Dressing Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
7 DecemberMonday3 events
International Civil Aviation Day 2026AustraliaAustralia+
National Cotton Candy Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States+
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026Arts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
8 DecemberTuesday2 events
National Brownie Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessAustralia+
Immaculate ConceptionArts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
9 DecemberWednesday2 events
International Anti Corruption Day 2026AustraliaAustralia+
National Pastry DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States+
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10 DecemberThursday4 events
Human Rights Day 2026AustraliaAustralia+
International Animal Rights Day 2026AustraliaAustralia+
National Lager Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessAustralia+
Christmas Jumper Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
11 DecemberFriday2 events
National Workplace Day of Remembrance 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
UNICEF Day for ChangeCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
12 DecemberSaturday2 events
International Day of Neutrality 2026AustraliaAustralia+
Kenya – Jamhuri DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
13 DecemberSunday1 event
Malta – Republic DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
15 DecemberTuesday2 events
Bill of Rights Day 2026Arts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
National Lemon Cupcake DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States+
17 DecemberThursday3 events
National Maple Syrup Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States+
Pan American Aviation Day 2026Arts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
Wright Brothers Day 2026Arts, Culture & HeritageInternational+
18 DecemberFriday3 events
Arabic Language Day 2026AustraliaAustralia+
International Migrants Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
National Roast Suckling Pig Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States+
19 DecemberSaturday1 event
National Emo DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States+
20 DecemberSunday2 events
International Human Solidarity Day 2026AustraliaAustralia+
December Solstice 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
21 DecemberMonday2 events
Look On The Bright Side DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational+
Gravy DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysAustralia+
22 DecemberTuesday2 events
National Cookie Exchange DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States+
National Short Person DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States+
23 DecemberWednesday1 event
FestivusFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom+
25 DecemberFriday2 events
Christmas Day 2026Bank HolidayAustralia+
Christmas Morning Swim Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
26 DecemberSaturday1 event
Boxing DayBank HolidayUnited Kingdom+
28 DecemberMonday1 event
National Short Film DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States+
31 DecemberThursday3 events
New Years Eve 2026AustraliaAustralia+
First NightCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational+
National Champagne DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational+

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Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in December 2026?+

There are 65 national days, awareness days, and observances in December 2026. This includes 60 single-day events, 3 awareness weeks, and 2 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is December?+

December 2026 is home to 2 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.

What holidays and special days are in December?+

December 2026 includes 60 single-day events, 3 awareness weeks, and 2 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in December?+

There are 65 total awareness events in December 2026. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is December known for?+

December is known for 65 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 2 month-long observances and 3 awareness weeks running alongside 60 individual days.