Friday
December 21
24 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Snowboard Day
World Snowboard Day is dedicated to enjoying and appreciating the thrilling sport of snowboarding: a significant part of winter sport worldwide.
Global Orgasm Day
Global Orgasm Day utilizes the energy of the Winter Solstice to promote world peace through synchronized positive intention.
World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day encourages global peace and mental well-being through collective mindfulness on the winter solstice.
International Dalek Remembrance Day
International Dalek Remembrance Day - day for Doctor Who fans to celebrate the first appearance of the Doctor's greatest enemies, the Daleks, on December 21, 1963.
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, marking the start of astronomical winter and the return of longer daylight hours.
National Short Girl Appreciation Day
National Short Girl Appreciation Day celebrated on the shortest day of the year to honor and empower petite women everywhere.
National Ugly Sweater Day
National Ugly Sweater Day celebrates tacky holiday knitwear and festive fun on the third Friday in December.
National Flashlight Day
National Flashlight Day is celebrated on December 21, coinciding with the winter solstice, the longest night of the year.
Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas is a day of reflection and comfort for those experiencing grief or loneliness during the holidays, observed on the longest night of the year.
National Maine Day
National Maine Day, a celebration of the 23rd state, honoring its rugged coastline, vast forests, and lobster fishing heritage on December 21.
Don’t Make Your Bed Day
Don’t Make Your Bed Day encourages you to skip the morning chore on the first day of winter.
Underdog Day
Underdog Day honors unsung heroes and resilient competitors on the third Friday in December.
Humbug Day
Humbug Day allows you to vent holiday stress and say "Bah! Humbug!" on December 21.
National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day
National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day honors those who died without shelter on the longest night of the year.
National Coquito Day
National Coquito Day is festive celebration of the traditional Puerto Rican coconut and rum holiday drink, observed on December 21.
National Crossword Puzzle Day
National Crossword Puzzle Day is a celebration of the world's most popular word game, marking the anniversary of the first published crossword in 1913.
Look On The Bright Side Day
Look On The Bright Side Day dedicated to optimism and finding hope, observed annually on the shortest and darkest day of the year.
Anne and Samantha Day
Anne and Samantha Day honors the legacies of Anne Frank and Samantha Smith on the winter solstice.
National French Fried Shrimp Day
National French Fried Shrimp Day celebrated on December 21, dedicated to enjoying crispy, deep-fried shrimp.
Ribbon Candy Day
Ribbon Candy Day is a celebration of the delicate, wavy hard candy that has served as a festive treat and decoration for centuries.
National Short Story Day
National Short Story Day celebrated on the shortest day of the year to honor the art and impact of short fiction.
National Armagnac Day
National Armagnac Day celebrates the oldest French brandy, known for its rich flavor and artisanal production, on December 21.
Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day
Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day - celebrating the triumphant conclusion of Jules Verne's famous global journey on December 21.
Yule
Yule is a pagan festival marking the winter solstice and the return of the sun, celebrated on the longest night of the year.
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National Short Person Day
National Short Person Day is observed annually on December 22, celebrating individuals of smaller stature on the day following the winter solstice.
National Cookie Exchange Day
National Cookie Exchange Day celebrated on December 22, encouraging bakers to trade homemade treats and recipes with friends and community.
National Date Nut Bread Day
National Date Nut Bread Day celebrates the classic, energy-rich loaf made from dried fruit and nuts on December 22.
Forefathers’ Day
Forefathers’ Day commemorates the Pilgrim landing at Plymouth Rock on December 22.
Zimbabwe Unity Day
Zimbabwe Unity Day marks the signing of the 1987 Unity Accord, celebrating peace and national reconciliation on December 22.
HumanLight
HumanLight is a secular holiday observed on December 23 that celebrates reason, compassion, and a positive vision for humanity.
Festivus
Festivus is a secular holiday observed on December 23 that serves as an anti-commercial alternative to the traditional Christmas season.
National Christmas Movie Marathon Day
National Christmas Movie Marathon Day is observed on December 23 as a dedicated time to watch back-to-back festive films.
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