• National Workplace Day of Remembrance 2026

    United Kingdom , 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.

  • Malta – Republic Day

    International

    Malta Republic Day on December 13 marks Malta’s transition to a republic in 1974, celebrated with parades, music, and national pride across the islands.

  • World Turkic Language Family Day 2026

    International

    World Turkic Language Family Day on 15 December celebrates linguistic heritage, learning and exchange across the Turkic language family.

  • Bahrain National Day

    International

    Bahrain National Day is on Wednesday 16 December 2026.Bahrain's National Day is observed on 16 December.Country or nation: Bahrain.DatesYearDate2026Wednesday 16 December 20262027Thursday 16 December 20272028Saturday 16 December 2028Official sourcesprotocol.dfat.gov.auum.fiExplore national...

  • Bangladesh Victory Day

    International

    Victory Day in Bangladesh on December 16 honors the nation's independence, remembering the sacrifices and celebrating cultural pride across generations.

  • Kazakhstan Independence Day

    International

    Kazakhstan Independence Day is on Wednesday 16 December 2026.Commemorates Kazakhstan’s independence on 16 December 1991.Country or nation: Kazakhstan.Fixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ.DatesYearDate2026Wednesday 16 December 20262027Thursday 16 December 20272028Saturday...

  • National Maple Syrup Day 2026

    United States , United States

    National Maple Syrup Day 2026 is on Thursday 17 December 2026. National Maple Syrup Day is a sweet and delicious celebration of one of nature's finest creations: maple syrup. This...

  • Bhutan National Day

    International

    Bhutan National Day is on Thursday 17 December 2026.Commemorates the establishment of Bhutan’s hereditary monarchy and appointment of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck as the first king on 17 December 1907.Country or...

  • Arabic Language Day 2026

    International

    Arabic Language Day 2026 is on Friday 18 December 2026. Arabic Language Day is an annual observance that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and global significance of the Arabic language....

  • International Migrants Day 2026

    International

    International Migrants Day 2026 is on Friday 18 December 2026. International Migrants Day is an annual observance that highlights the contributions of migrants to societies around the world and promotes...

  • National Roast Suckling Pig Day 2026

    United States , United States

    National Roast Suckling Pig Day falls on 18 December , which is a Friday in 2026. It is an informal food occasion listed on US calendars, giving anyone interested in roast pork a reason to explore the dish and the work behind preparing it.

  • Niger — Republic Day

    International

    Niger — Republic Day is on Friday 18 December 2026.Commemorates the proclamation of the republic, separate from the independence anniversary on 3 August.Country or nation: Niger.A separate anniversary of the...

  • Qatar — National Day

    International

    Qatar — National Day is on Friday 18 December 2026.Commemorates the founding of the modern State of Qatar in 1878 under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani.Country or nation: Qatar.DatesYearDate2026Friday...

  • National Emo Day

    United States , United States

    National Emo Day is observed annually on 19 December, celebrating the emo subculture and the genre of music that shaped a generation. The day encourages fans to revisit the music,...

  • December Solstice 2026

    International

    The December solstice takes place on Monday 21 December 2026 at 20:50 UTC , or 8.50pm GMT in the UK , according to Royal Museums Greenwich . It marks the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice and the Southern Hemisphere's summer solstice.

  • Gravy Day 2026

    Australia

    Gravy Day is an Australian fan tradition marked on 21 December , the date of the letter in Paul Kelly's song How to Make Gravy . In 2026 it falls on a Monday. The occasion celebrates a piece of Australian songwriting, with its mixture of family, absence and the approaching Christmas meal.

  • World Basketball Day 2026

    International

    World Basketball Day on 21 December celebrates participation, cooperation and the role basketball can play in bringing people together.