Calendarby GlyphDecember 2029 calendar
December 2029
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Coming upDecember 2029
HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Fri, November 30, 2029.Hebcal, computedDetails →World AIDS DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →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 →Pablo Escobar, born 1949 (80 years)Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist (died 1993).WikipediaDetails →Sebastián Piñera, born 1949 (80 years)Chilean businessman and politician, 35th President of Chile (died 2024).WikipediaDetails →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 →75th anniversary: The United States Senate voted of 67 to 22 to approve a resolution condemning...In 1954, The United States Senate voted of 67 to 22 to approve a resolution condemning Senator Joseph McCarthy who continued to serve in the Senate until his...WikipediaDetails →International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →50th anniversary: Eleven people were crushed in a human stampede at a concert by British rock...In 1979, Eleven people were crushed in a human stampede at a concert by British rock band the Who in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Following the result of a two-day referendum, the current Constitution of Iran...In 1979, Following the result of a two-day referendum, the current Constitution of Iran was adopted.WikipediaDetails →International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →125th anniversary: Himalia, Jupiter's largest irregular moon, was discovered by Charles Dillon...In 1904, Himalia, Jupiter's largest irregular moon, was discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine at the Lick Observatory in California.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 →Isra and Mi’rajThe Prophet’s night journey to Jerusalem and ascension. 7/27/1451 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →200th anniversary: Sati, the Hindu funeral custom of a widow's self-immolation on her husband's...In 1829, Sati, the Hindu funeral custom of a widow's self-immolation on her husband's pyre, was prohibited by Lord William Bentinck in parts of British India...WikipediaDetails →Jeff Bridges, born 1949 (80 years)American actor.WikipediaDetails →International Day Against Unilateral Coercive MeasuresA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of BanksA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →Partial solar eclipseNot visible from Minnesota.NASA Eclipse Web Site, computedDetails →International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social DevelopmentA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Soil DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →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 →125th anniversary: President Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe...In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, justifying the exercise of "international police power" by the...WikipediaDetails →Farmers' Day (Ghana)GhanaA public holiday in Ghana.Nager.DateDetails →International Civil Aviation DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →525th anniversary: Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah wrote his Oran fatwa, arguing for the relaxation of...In 1504, Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah wrote his Oran fatwa, arguing for the relaxation of Islamic law for forcibly converted Muslims in Spain.WikipediaDetails →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 →Uranus at oppositionUranus is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →175th anniversary: Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus,...In 1854, Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, proclaiming the dogmatic definition of the Immaculate Conception, which holds...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: A World Health Organization commission of scientists certified the global...In 1979, A World Health Organization commission of scientists certified the global eradication of smallpox (virus pictured), making it the only human...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 →Jean-Claude Juncker, born 1954 (75 years)Luxembourger lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Luxembourg.WikipediaDetails →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 →Martyrdom of Guru Tegh BahadurThe ninth Guru, executed in Delhi in 1675 for defending freedom of religion. Margashirsha, Shukla 5. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Human Rights DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Nobel Prize award ceremonies 2029Stockholm and OsloThe prizes are presented on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death: in Stockholm, and the Peace Prize in Oslo.Nobel Prize, computedDetails →International Mountain DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Our Lady of GuadalupePatroness of the Americas; millions visit the Basilica in Mexico City.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →50th anniversary: A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck just off the shore of Tumaco, Colombia,...In 1979, A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck just off the shore of Tumaco, Colombia, causing at least 300 deaths, mostly by the resulting tsunami.WikipediaDetails →Jamhuri Day (Kenya)KenyaA public holiday in Kenya.Nager.DateDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →International Day of NeutralityA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Universal Health Coverage DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Mercury at greatest eastern elongationMercury is 20.6° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →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 →International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and ManifestationsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Turkic Language Family DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Victory Day (Bangladesh)BangladeshA public holiday in Bangladesh.Nager.DateDetails →Asara B’TevetA minor fast marking the siege of Jerusalem. Observed from dawn to nightfall.Hebcal, computedDetails →Day of Reconciliation (South Africa)South AfricaA public holiday in South Africa.Nager.DateDetails →50th anniversary: Mohammad Mofatteh, an Iranian philosopher, was assassinated by the Furqan GroupIn 1979, Mohammad Mofatteh, an Iranian philosopher, was assassinated by the Furqan Group.WikipediaDetails →Arabic Language DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Migrants DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →875th anniversary: Henry II (depicted) was crowned king of England in Westminster Abbey, LondonIn 1154, Henry II (depicted) was crowned king of England in Westminster Abbey, London.WikipediaDetails →International Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing PersonsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Total lunar eclipseVisible from Minnesota: the Moon is up at the peak (4:41 pm CT). Totality lasts about 55 minutes.NASA Eclipse Web Site, computedDetails →Full moon: Cold MoonTraditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 398,110 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →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 →Laylat al-Bara’at (Shab-e-Barat)The night of records, the middle of Sha’ban; for Shia Muslims also the birth of the Twelfth Imam. 8/15/1451 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →150th anniversary: the fictional character of Nora Helmer is first portrayed by Betty Hennings...In 1879, the fictional character of Nora Helmer is first portrayed by Betty Hennings (pictured) at a showing of A Doll's House at the Royal Danish Theatre.WikipediaDetails →Thomas Sankara, born 1949 (80 years)Burkinabé captain and politician, 5th President of Burkina Faso (died 1987).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 →Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →50th anniversary: The Soviet government deployed troops in Afghanistan, starting the Soviet–Afghan WarIn 1979, The Soviet government deployed troops in Afghanistan, starting the Soviet–Afghan War.WikipediaDetails →Christmas Eve (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines.Nager.DateDetails →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 →
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| Coming upNovember 2029 | ||||
| Nov 15Thuin 3 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 28Wedin 3 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 2029 | ||||
| Dec 1Satin 3 years | HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Fri, November 30, 2029.Religion · Judaism · to Dec 9 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| World AIDS DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| 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 | |
| Pablo Escobar, born 1949 (80 years)Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist (died 1993).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sebastián Piñera, born 1949 (80 years)Chilean businessman and politician, 35th President of Chile (died 2024).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 2Sunin 3 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) | |
| 75th anniversary: The United States Senate voted of 67 to 22 to approve a resolution condemning...In 1954, The United States Senate voted of 67 to 22 to approve a resolution condemning Senator Joseph McCarthy who continued to serve in the Senate until his...History · 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 3Monin 3 years | 50th anniversary: Eleven people were crushed in a human stampede at a concert by British rock...In 1979, Eleven people were crushed in a human stampede at a concert by British rock band the Who in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 50th anniversary: Following the result of a two-day referendum, the current Constitution of Iran...In 1979, Following the result of a two-day referendum, the current Constitution of Iran was adopted.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| 125th anniversary: Himalia, Jupiter's largest irregular moon, was discovered by Charles Dillon...In 1904, Himalia, Jupiter's largest irregular moon, was discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine at the Lick Observatory in California.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 4Tuein 3 years | 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) |
| Isra and Mi’rajTentativeThe Prophet’s night journey to Jerusalem and ascension. 7/27/1451 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) | |
| 200th anniversary: Sati, the Hindu funeral custom of a widow's self-immolation on her husband's...In 1829, Sati, the Hindu funeral custom of a widow's self-immolation on her husband's pyre, was prohibited by Lord William Bentinck in parts of British India...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Jeff Bridges, born 1949 (80 years)American actor.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 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 5Wedin 3 years | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 8:52 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Partial solar eclipseNot visible from Minnesota.Sky · Eclipses · 9:02 am CT · NASA Eclipse Web Site | – | one-off | NASA Eclipse Web SiteComputed (rule) | |
| 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 6Thuin 3 years | 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) | |
| 125th anniversary: President Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe...In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, justifying the exercise of "international police power" by the...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 7Friin 3 years | Farmers' Day (Ghana)A public holiday in Ghana.Holidays · Ghana · Ghana · Nager.Date | Ghana | annual | Nager.Date |
| International Civil Aviation DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 8Satin 3 years | 525th anniversary: Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah wrote his Oran fatwa, arguing for the relaxation of...In 1504, Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah wrote his Oran fatwa, arguing for the relaxation of Islamic law for forcibly converted Muslims in Spain.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 175th anniversary: Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus,...In 1854, Pope Pius IX promulgated the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, proclaiming the dogmatic definition of the Immaculate Conception, which holds...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Dec 9Sunin 3 years | 50th anniversary: A World Health Organization commission of scientists certified the global...In 1979, A World Health Organization commission of scientists certified the global eradication of smallpox (virus pictured), making it the only human...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 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 | |
| Jean-Claude Juncker, born 1954 (75 years)Luxembourger lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Luxembourg.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 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 10Monin 3 years | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh BahadurTentativeThe ninth Guru, executed in Delhi in 1675 for defending freedom of religion. Margashirsha, Shukla 5. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Sikhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Human Rights DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Nobel Prize award ceremonies 2029The 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 11Tuein 3 years | International Mountain DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Dec 12Wedin 3 years | Our Lady of GuadalupePatroness of the Americas; millions visit the Basilica in Mexico City.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| 50th anniversary: A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck just off the shore of Tumaco, Colombia,...In 1979, A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck just off the shore of Tumaco, Colombia, causing at least 300 deaths, mostly by the resulting tsunami.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Jamhuri Day (Kenya)A public holiday in Kenya.Holidays · Kenya · Kenya · Nager.Date | Kenya | annual | Nager.Date | |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 11:50 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| 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 13Thuin 3 years | Mercury at greatest eastern elongationMercury is 20.6° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | recurring | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| Dec 14Friin 3 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) |
| International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and ManifestationsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 15Satin 3 years | World Turkic Language Family DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Dec 16Sunin 3 years | Victory Day (Bangladesh)A public holiday in Bangladesh.Holidays · Bangladesh · Bangladesh · Nager.Date | Bangladesh | annual | Nager.Date |
| Asara B’TevetA minor fast marking the siege of Jerusalem. Observed from dawn to nightfall.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) | |
| Dec 17Monin 3 years | Day of Reconciliation (South Africa)A public holiday in South Africa.Holidays · South Africa · South Africa · Nager.Date | South Africa | annual | Nager.Date |
| Dec 18Tuein 3 years | 50th anniversary: Mohammad Mofatteh, an Iranian philosopher, was assassinated by the Furqan GroupIn 1979, Mohammad Mofatteh, an Iranian philosopher, was assassinated by the Furqan Group.History · 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 19Wedin 3 years | 875th anniversary: Henry II (depicted) was crowned king of England in Westminster Abbey, LondonIn 1154, Henry II (depicted) was crowned king of England in Westminster Abbey, London.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 20Thuin 3 years | Total lunar eclipseVisible from Minnesota: the Moon is up at the peak (4:41 pm CT). Totality lasts about 55 minutes.Sky · Eclipses · 4:41 pm CT · NASA Eclipse Web Site | – | one-off | NASA Eclipse Web SiteComputed (rule) |
| Full moon: Cold MoonTraditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 398,110 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 4:47 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| International Human Solidarity DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 21Friin 3 years | December solsticeShortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; winter begins there.Sky · Solstices and equinoxes · 8:14 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) | |
| Laylat al-Bara’at (Shab-e-Barat)TentativeThe night of records, the middle of Sha’ban; for Shia Muslims also the birth of the Twelfth Imam. 8/15/1451 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the...Religion · Islam · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) | |
| 150th anniversary: the fictional character of Nora Helmer is first portrayed by Betty Hennings...In 1879, the fictional character of Nora Helmer is first portrayed by Betty Hennings (pictured) at a showing of A Doll's House at the Royal Danish Theatre.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Thomas Sankara, born 1949 (80 years)Burkinabé captain and politician, 5th President of Burkina Faso (died 1987).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 22Satin 3 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 24Monin 3 years | Christmas EveThe evening before Christmas.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| 50th anniversary: The Soviet government deployed troops in Afghanistan, starting the Soviet–Afghan WarIn 1979, The Soviet government deployed troops in Afghanistan, starting the Soviet–Afghan War.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Christmas Eve (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Anti-Cybercrime DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Dec 25Tuein 3 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) | |