Calendarby GlyphDecember 2022 calendar
December 2022
PastJanuary 2023
Christmas seasonFrom Christmas Day to the Baptism of the Lord.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Nativity Fast (Julian calendar)The forty-day fast before Christmas, November 15 to December 24 Julian.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →Gahambar Maidyarem (midwinter)The fifth Gahambar, across the new year, in the Fasli calendar.avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars, computedDetails →
PastDecember 2022
50th anniversary: Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente (pictured) died in a plane crash...In 1972, Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente (pictured) died in a plane crash en route to deliver aid to victims of that year's Nicaragua earthquake.WikipediaDetails →New Year’s EveThe last day of the year.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Last Day of The Year (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Huling Araw ng Taon.Nager.DateDetails →New Year's Eve (Iceland)IcelandA public holiday in Iceland, known locally as Gamlársdagur.Nager.DateDetails →Toshikoshi no Oharae (Year-end Great Purification)The year-end purification on New Year’s Eve (Omisoka).Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho), computedDetails →Rizal Day (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal.Nager.DateDetails →Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephThe Sunday within the octave of Christmas.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Laba FestivalLaba congee; in Chinese Buddhism, the day of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Day 8 of lunar month 12.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Guru Gobind Singh GurpurabThe birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, founder of the Khalsa. Pausha, Shukla 7. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →100th anniversary: The Imperial Japanese Navy commissioned Hōshō (pictured), the world's first...In 1922, The Imperial Japanese Navy commissioned Hōshō (pictured), the world's first purpose-built aircraft carrier.WikipediaDetails →Boxing Day (New Zealand)New ZealandA public holiday in New Zealand.Nager.DateDetails →Christmas Day (United Kingdom)United KingdomA public holiday in the United Kingdom.Nager.DateDetails →25th anniversary: Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy Wright was assassinated in HM Prison Maze...In 1997, Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy Wright was assassinated in HM Prison Maze by members of the Irish National Liberation Army.WikipediaDetails →International Day of Epidemic PreparednessA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →XtremePython Online Conference 2022Online · IndependentA tech conference, held online.IndependentDetails →Christmas DayUnited StatesA public holiday in the United States.Nager.DateDetails →Boxing Day (Hong Kong)Hong KongA public holiday in Hong Kong.Nager.DateDetails →Day of Goodwill (South Africa)South AfricaA public holiday in South Africa, officially St. Stephen's Day.Nager.DateDetails →St. Stephen's Day (United Kingdom)United KingdomA public holiday in the United Kingdom, officially Boxing Day.Nager.DateDetails →Zartosht No-Diso (Fasli)The death anniversary of Zarathustra, Dae 11, in the Fasli calendar.Wikipedia, computedDetails →HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Sat, December 17, 2022.Hebcal, computedDetails →Christmas: the Nativity of JesusThe Christian feast of the birth of Jesus. A holy day of obligation for Catholics.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Christmas Day (Netherlands)NetherlandsA public holiday in the Netherlands, known locally as Eerste Kerstdag.Nager.DateDetails →Nativity of Christ (Revised Julian calendar)Christmas for the Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian, Antiochian and most OCA churches, and since 2023 the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Christmas Eve (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines.Nager.DateDetails →
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| Dec 25Sun3 years ago | Christmas seasonFrom Christmas Day to the Baptism of the Lord.Religion · Catholic · to Jan 9 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Nov 28Mon3 years ago | Nativity Fast (Julian calendar)The forty-day fast before Christmas, November 15 to December 24 Julian.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · to Jan 6 · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) |
| Dec 31Sat3 years ago | Gahambar Maidyarem (midwinter)The fifth Gahambar, across the new year, in the Fasli calendar.Religion · Zoroastrianism · to Jan 4 · avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars | – | annual | avesta.org Zoroastrian calendarsComputed (rule) |
| PastDecember 2022 | ||||
| Dec 31Sat3 years ago | 50th anniversary: Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente (pictured) died in a plane crash...In 1972, Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente (pictured) died in a plane crash en route to deliver aid to victims of that year's Nicaragua earthquake.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| New Year’s EveThe last day of the year.Observances · Days · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Last Day of The Year (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Huling Araw ng Taon.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date | |
| New Year's Eve (Iceland)A public holiday in Iceland, known locally as Gamlársdagur.Holidays · Iceland · Iceland · Nager.Date | Iceland | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Toshikoshi no Oharae (Year-end Great Purification)The year-end purification on New Year’s Eve (Omisoka).Religion · Shinto · Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho) | – | annual | Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho)Computed (rule) | |
| Dec 30Fri3 years ago | Rizal Day (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date |
| Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephThe Sunday within the octave of Christmas.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Laba FestivalLaba congee; in Chinese Buddhism, the day of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Day 8 of lunar month 12.Religion · Buddhism · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 29Thu3 years ago | Guru Gobind Singh GurpurabTentativeThe birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, founder of the Khalsa. Pausha, Shukla 7. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Sikhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 7:21 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 27Tue3 years ago | 100th anniversary: The Imperial Japanese Navy commissioned Hōshō (pictured), the world's first...In 1922, The Imperial Japanese Navy commissioned Hōshō (pictured), the world's first purpose-built aircraft carrier.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Boxing Day (New Zealand)A public holiday in New Zealand.Holidays · New Zealand · New Zealand · Nager.Date | New Zealand | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Christmas Day (United Kingdom)A public holiday in the United Kingdom.Holidays · United Kingdom · United Kingdom · Nager.Date | United Kingdom | annual | Nager.Date | |
| 25th anniversary: Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy Wright was assassinated in HM Prison Maze...In 1997, Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy Wright was assassinated in HM Prison Maze by members of the Irish National Liberation Army.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day of Epidemic PreparednessA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| XtremePython Online Conference 2022A tech conference, held online.Tech · Conferences · Online · Independent | Online; Independent | annual | Independent | |
| Dec 26Mon3 years ago | Christmas DayA public holiday in the United States.Holidays · United States · United States · Nager.Date | United States | annual | Nager.Date |
| Boxing Day (Hong Kong)A public holiday in Hong Kong.Holidays · Hong Kong · Hong Kong · Nager.Date | Hong Kong | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Day of Goodwill (South Africa)A public holiday in South Africa, officially St. Stephen's Day.Holidays · South Africa · South Africa · Nager.Date | South Africa | annual | Nager.Date | |
| St. Stephen's Day (United Kingdom)A public holiday in the United Kingdom, officially Boxing Day.Holidays · United Kingdom · United Kingdom · Nager.Date | United Kingdom | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Zartosht No-Diso (Fasli)The death anniversary of Zarathustra, Dae 11, in the Fasli calendar.Religion · Zoroastrianism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 18Sun3 years ago | HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Sat, December 17, 2022.Religion · Judaism · to Dec 26 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Dec 25Sun3 years ago | Christmas: the Nativity of JesusThe Christian feast of the birth of Jesus. A holy day of obligation for Catholics.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Christmas Day (Netherlands)A public holiday in the Netherlands, known locally as Eerste Kerstdag.Holidays · Netherlands · Netherlands · Nager.Date | Netherlands | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Nativity of Christ (Revised Julian calendar)Christmas for the Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian, Antiochian and most OCA churches, and since 2023 the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 24Sat3 years ago | Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Christmas Eve (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date | |