December 2028 calendar
December 2028
Coming upNovember 2028
Nativity Fast (Revised Julian calendar)The forty-day fast before Christmas, November 15 to December 24.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →Deer Muzzleloader season opens (MN)StatewideThe season runs through Dec 10, 2028, statewide.Minnesota DNRDetails →Nativity Fast (Julian calendar)The forty-day fast before Christmas, November 15 to December 24 Julian.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →
Coming upDecember 2028
Full moon: Cold MoonTraditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 389,137 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →World AIDS DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Farmers' Day (Ghana)GhanaA public holiday in Ghana.Nager.DateDetails →National Day/Great Union (Romania)RomaniaA public holiday in Romania, known locally as Ziua Națională/Marea Unire.Nager.DateDetails →Restoration of Independence (Portugal)PortugalA public holiday in Portugal, known locally as Restauração da Independência.Nager.DateDetails →200th anniversary: Returning to Buenos Aires with troops who fought in the Cisplatine War, Juan...In 1828, Returning to Buenos Aires with troops who fought in the Cisplatine War, Juan Lavalle (pictured) deposed provincial governor Manuel Dorrego, reigniting...WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: American men's magazine Playboy was founded in Chicago by Hugh Hefner and his...In 1953, American men's magazine Playboy was founded in Chicago by Hugh Hefner and his associates.WikipediaDetails →Nelly Furtado, born 1978 (50 years)Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.WikipediaDetails →International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →AdventThe four weeks of preparation for Christmas, from the First Sunday of Advent to Christmas Eve.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →First Sunday of AdventThe start of the Christian liturgical year and the four weeks before Christmas.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Uranus at oppositionUranus is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →Brendan Fraser, born 1968 (60 years)American actor and producer.WikipediaDetails →Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948 (80 years)English singer-songwriter (died 2025).WikipediaDetails →100th anniversary: Cosmo Gordon Lang was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the first...In 1928, Cosmo Gordon Lang was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the first bachelor to be appointed in 150 years.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Following the murder of Mayor George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein became San...In 1978, Following the murder of Mayor George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein became San Francisco's first female mayor.WikipediaDetails →Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple (Julian calendar)One of the Twelve Great Feasts. November 21 in the Julian calendar.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →International Day Against Unilateral Coercive MeasuresA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of BanksA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social DevelopmentA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Soil DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →ECB monetary policy meetingEuropean Central Bank, FrankfurtThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.European Central BankDetails →Constitution Day (Spain)SpainA public holiday in Spain, known locally as Día de la Constitución.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Day (Finland)FinlandA public holiday in Finland, known locally as Itsenäisyyspäivä.Nager.DateDetails →Saint Nicholas DayFeast of Saint Nicholas, a gift-giving day in much of Europe.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →225th anniversary: Haitian Revolution: Nearly all the final French ships in Haiti were captured by...In 1803, Haitian Revolution: Nearly all the final French ships in Haiti were captured by the Royal Navy when they attempted to evade the blockade of...WikipediaDetails →Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, born 1778 (250 years)French physicist and chemist (died 1850).WikipediaDetails →International Civil Aviation DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion.Nager.DateDetails →Immaculate Conception (Colombia)ColombiaA public holiday in Colombia, known locally as La Inmaculada Concepción.Nager.DateDetails →Immaculate Conception Day (Argentina)ArgentinaA public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María.Nager.DateDetails →Bodhi DayThe Buddha’s enlightenment, kept on December 8 in Japanese and many Western Mahayana traditions (Rohatsu).Wikipedia, computedDetails →Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionA holy day of obligation for Catholics and the patronal feast of the United States.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →Kim Basinger, born 1953 (75 years)American actress.WikipediaDetails →Battle of Ayacucho (Peru)PeruA public holiday in Peru, known locally as Batalla de Ayacucho.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Day (Tanzania)TanzaniaA public holiday in Tanzania, known locally as Siku ya Uhuru.Nager.DateDetails →International Anti-Corruption DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this CrimeA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Human Rights DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Nobel Prize award ceremonies 2028Stockholm and OsloThe prizes are presented on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death: in Stockholm, and the Peace Prize in Oslo.Nobel Prize, computedDetails →Emmanuelle Charpentier, born 1968 (60 years)French researcher in microbiology, genetics and biochemistry, and Nobel laureate.WikipediaDetails →Hector Berlioz, born 1803 (225 years)French composer, conductor, and critic (died 1869).WikipediaDetails →International Mountain DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Mon, December 11, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Our Lady of GuadalupePatroness of the Americas; millions visit the Basilica in Mexico City.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Jamhuri Day (Kenya)KenyaA public holiday in Kenya.Nager.DateDetails →International Day of NeutralityA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Universal Health Coverage DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Geminids meteor shower peakUp to about 150 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →100th anniversary: An American in Paris, a jazz-influenced orchestral piece by George Gershwin,...In 1928, An American in Paris, a jazz-influenced orchestral piece by George Gershwin, premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York.WikipediaDetails →Henry IV of France, born 1553 (475 years)Henry IV of France (died 1610).WikipediaDetails →Isra and Mi’rajThe Prophet’s night journey to Jerusalem and ascension. 7/27/1450 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and ManifestationsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: At the Battle of St. Lucia, the Royal Navy...In 1778, American Revolutionary War: At the Battle of St. Lucia, the Royal Navy prevented French Navy ships from reaching their garrison on Saint Lucia in the...WikipediaDetails →World Turkic Language Family DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →375th anniversary: Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of EnglandIn 1653, Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England.WikipediaDetails →Day of Reconciliation (South Africa)South AfricaA public holiday in South Africa.Nager.DateDetails →Victory Day (Bangladesh)BangladeshA public holiday in Bangladesh.Nager.DateDetails →Philip K. Dick, born 1928 (100 years)American philosopher and author (died 1982).WikipediaDetails →Humphry Davy, born 1778 (250 years)English chemist and physicist (died 1829).WikipediaDetails →Joseph Stalin, born 1878 (150 years)Georgian-Russian marshal and politician,General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (died 1953).WikipediaDetails →Arabic Language DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Migrants DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →200th anniversary: Nullification crisis: American vice president John C. Calhoun's South Carolina...In 1828, Nullification crisis: American vice president John C. Calhoun's South Carolina Exposition and Protest, written to protest the Tariff of Abominations,...WikipediaDetails →International Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing PersonsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Human Solidarity DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →December solsticeShortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; winter begins there.US Naval Observatory, computedDetails →YuleWinter solstice sabbat. Northern Hemisphere dates.Wheel of the Year, computedDetails →Samuel L. Jackson, born 1948 (80 years)American actor and producer.WikipediaDetails →World Basketball DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Meditation DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Ursids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, 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 →Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Christmas Eve (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines.Nager.DateDetails →75th anniversary: A railway bridge at Tangiwai on New Zealand's North Island was damaged by a...In 1953, A railway bridge at Tangiwai on New Zealand's North Island was damaged by a lahar and collapsed beneath a passenger train (wreckage pictured), killing...WikipediaDetails →International Anti-Cybercrime DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →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 →US stock markets closed: Christmas Day 2028New York Stock Exchange, New YorkNYSE markets are closed for Christmas Day.NYSEDetails →
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| Coming upNovember 2028 | ||||
| Nov 15Wedin 2 years | Nativity Fast (Revised Julian calendar)The forty-day fast before Christmas, November 15 to December 24.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · to Dec 24 · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) |
| Nov 25Satin 2 years | Deer Muzzleloader season opens (MN)The season runs through Dec 10, 2028, statewide.Outdoors · Hunting · to Dec 10 · Statewide · Minnesota DNR | Statewide | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Nov 28Tuein 2 years | 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) |
| Coming upDecember 2028 | ||||
| Dec 1Friin 2 years | Full moon: Cold MoonTraditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 389,137 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 7:40 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| World AIDS DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Farmers' Day (Ghana)A public holiday in Ghana.Holidays · Ghana · Ghana · Nager.Date | Ghana | annual | Nager.Date | |
| National Day/Great Union (Romania)A public holiday in Romania, known locally as Ziua Națională/Marea Unire.Holidays · Romania · Romania · Nager.Date | Romania | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Restoration of Independence (Portugal)A public holiday in Portugal, known locally as Restauração da Independência.Holidays · Portugal · Portugal · Nager.Date | Portugal | annual | Nager.Date | |
| 200th anniversary: Returning to Buenos Aires with troops who fought in the Cisplatine War, Juan...In 1828, Returning to Buenos Aires with troops who fought in the Cisplatine War, Juan Lavalle (pictured) deposed provincial governor Manuel Dorrego, reigniting...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: American men's magazine Playboy was founded in Chicago by Hugh Hefner and his...In 1953, American men's magazine Playboy was founded in Chicago by Hugh Hefner and his associates.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 2Satin 2 years | Nelly Furtado, born 1978 (50 years)Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 3Sunin 2 years | AdventThe four weeks of preparation for Christmas, from the First Sunday of Advent to Christmas Eve.Religion · Catholic · to Dec 24 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| First Sunday of AdventThe start of the Christian liturgical year and the four weeks before Christmas.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Uranus at oppositionUranus is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | about yearly | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) | |
| Brendan Fraser, born 1968 (60 years)American actor and producer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948 (80 years)English singer-songwriter (died 2025).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 4Monin 2 years | 100th anniversary: Cosmo Gordon Lang was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the first...In 1928, Cosmo Gordon Lang was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the first bachelor to be appointed in 150 years.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 50th anniversary: Following the murder of Mayor George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein became San...In 1978, Following the murder of Mayor George Moscone, Dianne Feinstein became San Francisco's first female mayor.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple (Julian calendar)One of the Twelve Great Feasts. November 21 in the Julian calendar.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |
| International Day Against Unilateral Coercive MeasuresA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Day of BanksA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 5Tuein 2 years | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social DevelopmentA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| World Soil DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 6Wedin 2 years | ECB monetary policy meetingThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.Economy · Other central banks · 2:15 pm GMT+1 · to Dec 7 · European Central Bank, Frankfurt · European Central Bank | European Central Bank, Frankfurt | eight times a year | European Central Bank |
| Constitution Day (Spain)A public holiday in Spain, known locally as Día de la Constitución.Holidays · Spain · Spain · Nager.Date | Spain | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Independence Day (Finland)A public holiday in Finland, known locally as Itsenäisyyspäivä.Holidays · Finland · Finland · Nager.Date | Finland | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Saint Nicholas DayFeast of Saint Nicholas, a gift-giving day in much of Europe.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| 225th anniversary: Haitian Revolution: Nearly all the final French ships in Haiti were captured by...In 1803, Haitian Revolution: Nearly all the final French ships in Haiti were captured by the Royal Navy when they attempted to evade the blockade of...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, born 1778 (250 years)French physicist and chemist (died 1850).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 7Thuin 2 years | International Civil Aviation DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Dec 8Friin 2 years | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date |
| Immaculate Conception (Colombia)A public holiday in Colombia, known locally as La Inmaculada Concepción.Holidays · Colombia · Colombia · Nager.Date | Colombia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Immaculate Conception Day (Argentina)A public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María.Holidays · Argentina · Argentina · Nager.Date | Argentina | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Bodhi DayThe Buddha’s enlightenment, kept on December 8 in Japanese and many Western Mahayana traditions (Rohatsu).Religion · Buddhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionA holy day of obligation for Catholics and the patronal feast of the United States.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 11:39 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Kim Basinger, born 1953 (75 years)American actress.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 9Satin 2 years | Battle of Ayacucho (Peru)A public holiday in Peru, known locally as Batalla de Ayacucho.Holidays · Peru · Peru · Nager.Date | Peru | annual | Nager.Date |
| Independence Day (Tanzania)A public holiday in Tanzania, known locally as Siku ya Uhuru.Holidays · Tanzania · Tanzania · Nager.Date | Tanzania | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Anti-Corruption DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this CrimeA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 10Sunin 2 years | Human Rights DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Nobel Prize award ceremonies 2028The prizes are presented on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death: in Stockholm, and the Peace Prize in Oslo.Academic · Nobel Prizes · Stockholm and Oslo · Nobel Prize | Stockholm and Oslo | annual | Nobel PrizeComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 11Monin 2 years | Emmanuelle Charpentier, born 1968 (60 years)French researcher in microbiology, genetics and biochemistry, and Nobel laureate.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Hector Berlioz, born 1803 (225 years)French composer, conductor, and critic (died 1869).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Mountain DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 12Tuein 2 years | HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Mon, December 11, 2028.Religion · Judaism · to Dec 20 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Our Lady of GuadalupePatroness of the Americas; millions visit the Basilica in Mexico City.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Jamhuri Day (Kenya)A public holiday in Kenya.Holidays · Kenya · Kenya · Nager.Date | Kenya | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Day of NeutralityA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Universal Health Coverage DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 13Wedin 2 years | Geminids meteor shower peakUp to about 150 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| 100th anniversary: An American in Paris, a jazz-influenced orchestral piece by George Gershwin,...In 1928, An American in Paris, a jazz-influenced orchestral piece by George Gershwin, premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Henry IV of France, born 1553 (475 years)Henry IV of France (died 1610).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 14Thuin 2 years | Isra and Mi’rajTentativeThe Prophet’s night journey to Jerusalem and ascension. 7/27/1450 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on...Religion · Islam · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) |
| International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and ManifestationsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 15Friin 2 years | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 8:06 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: At the Battle of St. Lucia, the Royal Navy...In 1778, American Revolutionary War: At the Battle of St. Lucia, the Royal Navy prevented French Navy ships from reaching their garrison on Saint Lucia in the...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Turkic Language Family DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 16Satin 2 years | 375th anniversary: Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of EnglandIn 1653, Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Day of Reconciliation (South Africa)A public holiday in South Africa.Holidays · South Africa · South Africa · Nager.Date | South Africa | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Victory Day (Bangladesh)A public holiday in Bangladesh.Holidays · Bangladesh · Bangladesh · Nager.Date | Bangladesh | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Philip K. Dick, born 1928 (100 years)American philosopher and author (died 1982).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 17Sunin 2 years | Humphry Davy, born 1778 (250 years)English chemist and physicist (died 1829).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 18Monin 2 years | Joseph Stalin, born 1878 (150 years)Georgian-Russian marshal and politician,General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (died 1953).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Arabic Language DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Migrants DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 19Tuein 2 years | 200th anniversary: Nullification crisis: American vice president John C. Calhoun's South Carolina...In 1828, Nullification crisis: American vice president John C. Calhoun's South Carolina Exposition and Protest, written to protest the Tariff of Abominations,...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| International Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing PersonsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 20Wedin 2 years | International Human Solidarity DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Dec 21Thuin 2 years | December solsticeShortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; winter begins there.Sky · Solstices and equinoxes · 2:20 am CT · US Naval Observatory | – | annual | US Naval ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| YuleWinter solstice sabbat. Northern Hemisphere dates.Religion · Pagan and Wiccan · Wheel of the Year | – | annual | Wheel of the YearComputed (rule) | |
| Samuel L. Jackson, born 1948 (80 years)American actor and producer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Basketball DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| World Meditation DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 22Friin 2 years | Ursids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Dec 23Satin 2 years | 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 · 3:45 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 24Sunin 2 years | 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 | |
| 75th anniversary: A railway bridge at Tangiwai on New Zealand's North Island was damaged by a...In 1953, A railway bridge at Tangiwai on New Zealand's North Island was damaged by a lahar and collapsed beneath a passenger train (wreckage pictured), killing...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Anti-Cybercrime DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 25Monin 2 years | 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) | |
| US stock markets closed: Christmas Day 2028NYSE markets are closed for Christmas Day.Economy · Market holidays · New York Stock Exchange, New York · NYSE | New York Stock Exchange, New York | annual | NYSE | |