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2024
PastJanuary 2025
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 →HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Tue, December 24, 2024.Hebcal, computedDetails →
PastDecember 2024
New Year’s EveThe last day of the year.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): Mandatory 60-day cure period expiresConnecticutAfter Dec 31, 2024, the AG is no longer required to offer a 60-day cure before enforcement; cure becomes discretionary.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 →Toshikoshi no Oharae (Year-end Great Purification)The year-end purification on New Year’s Eve (Omisoka).Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho), computedDetails →2025 NHL Winter ClassicWrigley Field, ChicagoThe NHL's outdoor New Year game.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: In accordance with the Torrijos–Carter Treaties, Panama assumed full control of...In 1999, In accordance with the Torrijos–Carter Treaties, Panama assumed full control of the Panama Canal Zone from the United States.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin became acting president upon President...In 1999, Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin became acting president upon President Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation.WikipediaDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →1025th anniversary: In Ireland, the combined forces of Munster and Meath crushed a rebellion by...In 999, In Ireland, the combined forces of Munster and Meath crushed a rebellion by Leinster and Dublin.WikipediaDetails →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 →Denzel Washington, born 1954 (70 years)American actor, director, and producer.WikipediaDetails →Maggie Smith, born 1934 (90 years)English actress (died 2024).WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: Indonesian National Revolution: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed papers...In 1949, Indonesian National Revolution: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed papers that relinquished sovereignty of most of the Dutch East Indies,...WikipediaDetails →International Day of Epidemic PreparednessA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →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 →José Ramos-Horta, born 1949 (75 years)East Timorese lawyer and politician, 2nd President of East Timor, Nobel Prize laureate.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 →300th anniversary: Johann Sebastian Bach led the first performance of Gelobet seist du, Jesu...In 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach led the first performance of Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, based on the Christmas hymn written by Martin Luther in 1524.WikipediaDetails →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 →Atal Bihari Vajpayee, born 1924 (100 years)Indian poet and politician, 10th Prime Minister of India (died 2018).WikipediaDetails →
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| Dec 25Wed1 year ago | Christmas seasonFrom Christmas Day to the Baptism of the Lord.Religion · Catholic · to Jan 12 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Nov 28Thu1 year 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 31Tue1 year 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) |
| Dec 25Wed1 year ago | HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Tue, December 24, 2024.Religion · Judaism · to Jan 2 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| PastDecember 2024 | ||||
| Dec 31Tue1 year ago | New Year’s EveThe last day of the year.Observances · Days · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): Mandatory 60-day cure period expiresAfter Dec 31, 2024, the AG is no longer required to offer a 60-day cure before enforcement; cure becomes discretionary.Tech · Compliance deadlines · Connecticut · Regulations | Connecticut | 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 2025 NHL Winter ClassicThe NHL's outdoor New Year game.Sports · NHL · Wrigley Field, Chicago · Wikipedia | Wrigley Field, Chicago | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: In accordance with the Torrijos–Carter Treaties, Panama assumed full control of...In 1999, In accordance with the Torrijos–Carter Treaties, Panama assumed full control of the Panama Canal Zone from the United States.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin became acting president upon President...In 1999, Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin became acting president upon President Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 30Mon1 year ago | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 4:27 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| 1025th anniversary: In Ireland, the combined forces of Munster and Meath crushed a rebellion by...In 999, In Ireland, the combined forces of Munster and Meath crushed a rebellion by Leinster and Dublin.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 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 29Sun1 year ago | Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephThe Sunday within the octave of Christmas.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Dec 28Sat1 year ago | Denzel Washington, born 1954 (70 years)American actor, director, and producer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Maggie Smith, born 1934 (90 years)English actress (died 2024).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 27Fri1 year ago | 75th anniversary: Indonesian National Revolution: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed papers...In 1949, Indonesian National Revolution: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed papers that relinquished sovereignty of most of the Dutch East Indies,...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| International Day of Epidemic PreparednessA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 26Thu1 year ago | 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) | |
| José Ramos-Horta, born 1949 (75 years)East Timorese lawyer and politician, 2nd President of East Timor, Nobel Prize laureate.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 25Wed1 year 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) | |
| 300th anniversary: Johann Sebastian Bach led the first performance of Gelobet seist du, Jesu...In 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach led the first performance of Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, based on the Christmas hymn written by Martin Luther in 1524.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 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) | |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee, born 1924 (100 years)Indian poet and politician, 10th Prime Minister of India (died 2018).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |