Calendarby GlyphDecember 2023 calendar
December 2023
PastJanuary 2024
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 2023
New Year’s EveThe last day of the year.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Utah UCPA: UCPA takes effectUtahUtah Consumer Privacy Act obligations and consumer rights apply.RegulationsDetails →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 →Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephThe Sunday within the octave of Christmas.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Toshikoshi no Oharae (Year-end Great Purification)The year-end purification on New Year’s Eve (Omisoka).Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho), computedDetails →25th anniversary: The European Exchange Rate Mechanism froze the exchange rates of the legacy...In 1998, The European Exchange Rate Mechanism froze the exchange rates of the legacy currencies in the eurozone, establishing the value of the euro.WikipediaDetails →Rizal Day (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal.Nager.DateDetails →Gérard Depardieu, born 1948 (75 years)French-Russian actor.WikipediaDetails →International Day of Epidemic PreparednessA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Full moon: Cold MoonTraditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 391,761 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →300th anniversary: Johann Sebastian Bach (pictured) directed the premiere of Darzu ist erschienen...In 1723, Johann Sebastian Bach (pictured) directed the premiere of Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, his first Christmas cantata composed in Leipzig.WikipediaDetails →Boxing Day (New Zealand)New ZealandA public holiday in New Zealand.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 →125th anniversary: At the French Academy of Sciences, physicists Pierre and Marie Curie announced...In 1898, At the French Academy of Sciences, physicists Pierre and Marie Curie announced the discovery of a new element, naming it radium.WikipediaDetails →Christmas DayUnited StatesA public holiday in the United States.Nager.DateDetails →Christmas: the Nativity of JesusThe Christian feast of the birth of Jesus. A holy day of obligation for Catholics.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →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 →50th anniversary: The U.S. Congress granted home rule to Washington, D.C., allowing the residents...In 1973, The U.S. Congress granted home rule to Washington, D.C., allowing the residents to elect their own mayor and a city council.WikipediaDetails →Christmas Eve (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines.Nager.DateDetails →
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| Dec 25Mon2 years ago | Christmas seasonFrom Christmas Day to the Baptism of the Lord.Religion · Catholic · to Jan 8 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Nov 28Tue2 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 31Sun2 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 2023 | ||||
| Dec 31Sun2 years ago | New Year’s EveThe last day of the year.Observances · Days · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Utah UCPA: UCPA takes effectUtah Consumer Privacy Act obligations and consumer rights apply.Tech · Compliance deadlines · Utah · Regulations | Utah | one-off | Regulations | |
| 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 | |
| Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephThe Sunday within the octave of Christmas.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| 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) | |
| 25th anniversary: The European Exchange Rate Mechanism froze the exchange rates of the legacy...In 1998, The European Exchange Rate Mechanism froze the exchange rates of the legacy currencies in the eurozone, establishing the value of the euro.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 30Sat2 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 |
| Dec 27Wed2 years ago | Gérard Depardieu, born 1948 (75 years)French-Russian actor.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| International Day of Epidemic PreparednessA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 26Tue2 years ago | Full moon: Cold MoonTraditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 391,761 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 6:33 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| 300th anniversary: Johann Sebastian Bach (pictured) directed the premiere of Darzu ist erschienen...In 1723, Johann Sebastian Bach (pictured) directed the premiere of Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, his first Christmas cantata composed in Leipzig.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 | |
| 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) | |
| 125th anniversary: At the French Academy of Sciences, physicists Pierre and Marie Curie announced...In 1898, At the French Academy of Sciences, physicists Pierre and Marie Curie announced the discovery of a new element, naming it radium.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 25Mon2 years ago | Christmas DayA public holiday in the United States.Holidays · United States · United States · Nager.Date | United States | annual | Nager.Date |
| 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) | |
| 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 24Sun2 years ago | Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| 50th anniversary: The U.S. Congress granted home rule to Washington, D.C., allowing the residents...In 1973, The U.S. Congress granted home rule to Washington, D.C., allowing the residents to elect their own mayor and a city council.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Christmas Eve (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date | |