December, the last month of the year, is a month full of important days that highlight awareness, achievements, and celebrations around the world. These days focus on topics like human rights, environmental protection, and honoring national heroes. From World AIDS Day to Christmas, each date has a special meaning, reminding us of unity, kindness, and responsibility.
December is a month of joy, celebrations, and meaningful events worldwide. It brings festive cheer, short winter days in the northern hemisphere, and special occasions. Christmas on December 25th, celebrated by over 2.2 billion people, marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Kwanzaa, from December 26th to January 1st, honors African traditions. December ends with New Year’s Eve on the 31st, a global celebration of hope and resolutions. Its name comes from the Latin word “Decem,” meaning ten.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 01 Dec | World AIDS Day |
| 02 Dec | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery |
| 03 Dec | International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
| 04 Dec | International Day of Banks |
| 05 Dec | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development |
| 05 Dec | World Soil Day |
| 07 Dec | International Civil Aviation Day |
| 09 Dec | International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime |
| 09 Dec | International Anti-Corruption Day |
| 10 Dec | Human Rights Day |
| 11 Dec | International Mountain Day |
| 11 Dec | UNICEF Foundation Day |
| 12 Dec | International Day of Neutrality |
| 12 Dec | International Universal Health Coverage Day |
| 18 Dec | International Migrants Day |
| 18 Dec | Minorities Rights Day |
| 19 Dec | Good Governance Week |
| 19 Dec | Goa Liberation Day |
| 20 Dec | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Raising Day |
| 20 Dec | International Human Solidarity Day |
| 21 Dec | World Meditation Day |
| 21 Dec | World Basketball Day |
| 22 Dec | National Mathematics Day |
| 27 Dec | International Day of Epidemic Preparedness |
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