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December Awareness Days 2026 (UK) and National Days

There are 84 awareness days, weeks and months in December 2026. The ones people look up most: Christmas Jumper Day (10 December), International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December), National Grief Awareness Week (2 to 8 December), Kwanzaa (26 Dec to 1 Jan) and 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence (25 Nov to 10 Dec).

Updated 4 November 2026

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75
Single-day events
5
Awareness weeks
4
Awareness months
84
Total events
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Key December 2026 awareness days

  1. : 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence (International)
  2. : National Grief Awareness Week (International)
  3. : International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Australia)
  4. : International Volunteer Day (International)
  5. : Christmas Jumper Day (UK)
  6. : Christmas Day (Australia)
  7. : Kwanzaa (US)
  8. : New Years Eve (Australia)
25 Nov – 10 DecWeek25 Nov to 10 DecWeekCommunityInternational16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2026International · 25 Nov – 10 Dec2–8 DecWeek2 Dec to 8 DecWeekCommunityInternationalNational Grief Awareness Week 2026International · 2–8 Dec3 Dec3 DecThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026Australia · Thu 3 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayCommunityInternationalInternational Volunteer Day 2026International · Sat 5 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayCommunityUKChristmas Jumper Day 2026UK · Thu 10 Dec25 Dec25 DecFridayReligious & FaithAustraliaChristmas Day 2026Australia · Fri 25 Dec26 Dec – 1 JanWeek26 Dec to 1 JanWeekDecember Awareness DaysUSKwanzaa 2026US · 26 Dec – 1 Jan31 Dec31 DecThursdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaNew Years Eve 2026Australia · Thu 31 Dec

Awareness Months in December 20264

Advent 2026Decembeard 2026Safe Toys & Gifts Month 2026National Cat Lovers’ Month 2026

All December 2026 Awareness Days by Date

All 84 December 2026 dates as a list
  1. : Advent (International)
  2. : Decembeard (UK)
  3. : Safe Toys & Gifts Month (US)
  4. : National Cat Lovers’ Month (US)
  5. : Central African Republic — Republic Day (National Day) (International)
  6. : Romania — National Day (International)
  7. : Eat a Red Apple Day (US)
  8. : World AIDS Day (International)
  9. : Giving Tuesday (International)
  10. : National Day of Giving (US)
  11. : British Curry Day (UK)
  12. : Anger Awareness Week (Australia)
  13. : Laos — Lao National Day (International)
  14. : United Arab Emirates — National Day (Eid Al Etihad) (International)
  15. : International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (Australia)
  16. : National Fritters Day (US)
  17. : National Grief Awareness Week (International)
  18. : International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Australia)
  19. : Let’s Hug Day (International)
  20. : International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures (International)
  21. : International Day of Banks (International)
  22. : Hanukkah (International)
  23. : International Volunteer Day (International)
  24. : World Soil Day (Australia)
  25. : Walt Disney’s Birthday (US)
  26. : Thailand National Day (International)
  27. : Tree Dressing Day (International)
  28. : Finland Independence Day (International)
  29. : International Civil Aviation Day (Australia)
  30. : National Cotton Candy Day (US)
  31. : National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (International)
  32. : Syria — Liberation Day (International)
  33. : National Brownie Day (Australia)
  34. : Immaculate Conception (International)
  35. : Tanzania — Independence and Republic Day (International)
  36. : International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime (International)
  37. : International Anti-Corruption Day (International)
  38. : National Pastry Day (US)
  39. : Christmas Jumper Day (UK)
  40. : Human Rights Day (International)
  41. : International Animal Rights Day (International)
  42. : National Lager Day (Australia)
  43. : Burkina Faso National Day (Republic Day) (International)
  44. : International Mountain Day (International)
  45. : UNICEF Day for Change: fundraising guide (UK)
  46. : Universal Health Coverage Day (International)
  47. : International Day of Neutrality (Australia)
  48. : National Workplace Day of Remembrance (UK)
  49. : Kenya – Jamhuri Day (International)
  50. : Malta – Republic Day (International)
  51. : International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and Manifestations (International)
  52. : World Turkic Language Family Day (International)
  53. : Bahrain National Day (International)
  54. : Kazakhstan Independence Day (International)
  55. : Bangladesh Victory Day (International)
  56. : Bhutan National Day (International)
  57. : National Maple Syrup Day (US)
  58. : Niger — Republic Day (International)
  59. : Qatar — National Day (International)
  60. : Arabic Language Day (Australia)
  61. : International Migrants Day (International)
  62. : National Roast Suckling Pig Day (US)
  63. : International Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing Persons (International)
  64. : National Emo Day (US)
  65. : International Human Solidarity Day (Australia)
  66. : Festival of Winter Walks (UK)
  67. : World Basketball Day (International)
  68. : World Meditation Day (United Nations) (International)
  69. : December Solstice (International)
  70. : Gravy Day (Australia)
  71. : National Cookie Exchange Day (US)
  72. : National Short Person Day (US)
  73. : Festivus (International)
  74. : Libya — Independence Day (International)
  75. : International Anti-Cybercrime Day (International)
  76. : Christmas Day (Australia)
  77. : Christmas Morning Swim Day (International)
  78. : Boxing Day (UK)
  79. : Kwanzaa (US)
  80. : International Day of Epidemic Preparedness (International)
  81. : National Short Film Day (US)
  82. : New Years Eve (Australia)
  83. : First Night (International)
  84. : National Champagne Day (International)
1 Dec1 DecTuesdayCountry National DaysInternationalCentral African Republic — Republic Day (National Day)International · Tue 1 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayCountry National DaysInternationalRomania — National DayInternational · Tue 1 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionUSEat a Red Apple Day 2026US · Tue 1 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld AIDS Day 2026International · Tue 1 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayBusiness & FinanceInternationalGiving TuesdayInternational · Tue 1 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayGlobal & NationalUSNational Day of GivingUS · Tue 1 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionUKBritish Curry Day 2026UK · Tue 1 Dec1–7 DecWeek1 Dec to 7 DecWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAnger Awareness WeekAustralia · 1–7 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayCountry National DaysInternationalLaos — Lao National DayInternational · Wed 2 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayCountry National DaysInternationalUnited Arab Emirates — National Day (Eid Al Etihad)International · Wed 2 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2026Australia · Wed 2 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Fritters DayUS · Wed 2 Dec
2–8 DecWeek2 Dec to 8 DecWeekCommunityInternationalNational Grief Awareness Week 2026International · 2–8 Dec3 Dec3 DecThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026Australia · Thu 3 Dec3 Dec3 DecThursdayFun & QuirkyInternationalLet’s Hug DayInternational · Thu 3 Dec4 Dec4 DecFridayCommunityInternationalInternational Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures 2026International · Fri 4 Dec4 Dec4 DecFridayBusiness & FinanceInternationalInternational Day of Banks 2026International · Fri 4 Dec4–12 DecWeek4 Dec to 12 DecWeekCommunityInternationalHanukkah 2026International · 4–12 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayCommunityInternationalInternational Volunteer Day 2026International · Sat 5 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Soil Day 2026Australia · Sat 5 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayArts & CultureUSWalt Disney’s Birthday 2026US · Sat 5 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayCountry National DaysInternationalThailand National Day 2026International · Sat 5 Dec5–6 Dec5 Dec to 6 DecCommunityInternationalTree Dressing Day 2026International · 5–6 Dec6 Dec6 DecSundayCountry National DaysInternationalFinland Independence DayInternational · Sun 6 Dec
7 Dec7 DecMondayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Civil Aviation Day 2026Australia · Mon 7 Dec7 Dec7 DecMondayFood & NutritionUSNational Cotton Candy Day 2026US · Mon 7 Dec7 Dec7 DecMondayArts & CultureInternationalNational Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026International · Mon 7 Dec8 Dec8 DecTuesdayCountry National DaysInternationalSyria — Liberation DayInternational · Tue 8 Dec8 Dec8 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Brownie Day 2026Australia · Tue 8 Dec8 Dec8 DecTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalImmaculate ConceptionInternational · Tue 8 Dec9 Dec9 DecWednesdayCountry National DaysInternationalTanzania — Independence and Republic DayInternational · Wed 9 Dec9 Dec9 DecWednesdayCommunityInternationalInternational Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime 2026International · Wed 9 Dec9 Dec9 DecWednesdayBusiness & FinanceInternationalInternational Anti-Corruption Day 2026International · Wed 9 Dec9 Dec9 DecWednesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Pastry DayUS · Wed 9 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayCommunityUKChristmas Jumper Day 2026UK · Thu 10 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayCommunityInternationalHuman Rights Day 2026International · Thu 10 Dec
10 Dec10 DecThursdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalInternational Animal Rights Day 2026International · Thu 10 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Lager Day 2026Australia · Thu 10 Dec11 Dec11 DecFridayCountry National DaysInternationalBurkina Faso National Day (Republic Day)International · Fri 11 Dec11 Dec11 DecFridayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Mountain Day 2026International · Fri 11 Dec11 Dec11 DecFridayCommunityUKUNICEF Day for Change: fundraising guideUK · Fri 11 Dec12 Dec12 DecSaturdayCommunityInternationalUniversal Health Coverage Day 2026International · Sat 12 Dec12 Dec12 DecSaturdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Day of Neutrality 2026Australia · Sat 12 Dec12 Dec12 DecSaturdayBusiness & FinanceUKNational Workplace Day of Remembrance 2026UK · Sat 12 Dec12 Dec12 DecSaturdayArts & CultureInternationalKenya – Jamhuri DayInternational · Sat 12 Dec13 Dec13 DecSundayArts & CultureInternationalMalta – Republic DayInternational · Sun 13 Dec14 Dec14 DecMondayEducation & YouthInternationalInternational Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and Manifestations 2026International · Mon 14 Dec15 Dec15 DecTuesdayEducation & YouthInternationalWorld Turkic Language Family Day 2026International · Tue 15 Dec
16 Dec16 DecWednesdayCountry National DaysInternationalBahrain National DayInternational · Wed 16 Dec16 Dec16 DecWednesdayCountry National DaysInternationalKazakhstan Independence DayInternational · Wed 16 Dec16 Dec16 DecWednesdayArts & CultureInternationalBangladesh Victory DayInternational · Wed 16 Dec17 Dec17 DecThursdayCountry National DaysInternationalBhutan National DayInternational · Thu 17 Dec17 Dec17 DecThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Maple Syrup Day 2026US · Thu 17 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayCountry National DaysInternationalNiger — Republic DayInternational · Fri 18 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayCountry National DaysInternationalQatar — National DayInternational · Fri 18 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaArabic Language Day 2026Australia · Fri 18 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayCommunityInternationalInternational Migrants Day 2026International · Fri 18 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Roast Suckling Pig Day 2026US · Fri 18 Dec19 Dec19 DecSaturdayCommunityInternationalInternational Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing Persons 2026International · Sat 19 Dec19 Dec19 DecSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Emo DayUS · Sat 19 Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in December 2026?+

There are 84 national days, awareness days, and observances in December 2026. This includes 75 single-day events, 5 awareness weeks, and 4 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is December?+

December 2026 is home to 4 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 75 single-day events, 5 awareness weeks, and 4 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in December?+

There are 84 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 84 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 4 month-long observances and 5 awareness weeks running alongside 75 individual days.