Calendar · 2026
December 2026 festivals & important days
13 occasions in December 2026, in date order, each with ready-to-share creatives.
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1Tue
World AIDS Day
Tuesday, 1 December 2026 · Important Day
World AIDS Day on 1 December raises awareness of HIV, supports people living with it and remembers those who have died..
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2Wed
UAE National Day
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 · National Day
UAE National Day on 2 December marks the union of the Emirates in 1971 and is celebrated with flags, light shows and fireworks across the country..
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4Fri
Indian Navy Day
Friday, 4 December 2026 · Important Day
Indian Navy Day on 4 December remembers Operation Trident, the Navy's successful strike on Karachi harbour in the 1971 war..
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9Wed
International Anti-Corruption Day
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 · Important Day
International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December raises awareness of corruption and how everyone can help fight it..
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10Thu
Human Rights Day
Thursday, 10 December 2026 · Important Day
Human Rights Day on 10 December marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948..
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12Sat
Jamhuri Day
Saturday, 12 December 2026 · National Day
Jamhuri Day on 12 December marks Kenya's independence in 1963 and its becoming a republic in 1964..
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16Wed
Bahrain National Day
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 · National Day
Bahrain celebrates its National Day on 16 December, with celebrations continuing on the 17th..
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16Wed
Vijay Diwas
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 · Important Day
Vijay Diwas on 16 December marks India's victory in the 1971 war, when Pakistani forces surrendered in Dhaka and Bangladesh was born..
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17Thu
Bhutan National Day
Thursday, 17 December 2026 · National Day
Bhutan celebrates National Day on 17 December, the day Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned the first King of Bhutan in 1907..
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18Fri
Qatar National Day
Friday, 18 December 2026 · National Day
Qatar National Day on 18 December honours the founder of the state, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, who succeeded as ruler in 1878..
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22Tue
National Mathematics Day
Tuesday, 22 December 2026 · Important Day
National Mathematics Day on 22 December celebrates the birth anniversary of the mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan..
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23Wed
Kisan Diwas
Wednesday, 23 December 2026 · Important Day
Kisan Diwas, or National Farmers' Day, on 23 December honours India's farmers and the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh..
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25Fri
Christmas
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Festival
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is marked worldwide with decorated trees, carols, gifts and family gatherings.
* Date depends on the lunar calendar or moon sighting and is confirmed closer to the day.