By : Neha Dhyani
Updated : Mar 2, 2022, 4:08
There are various holidays and festivals earmarked to observe the Important Days in December. December is the year's twelfth and final month. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter begins on December 21 or 22 (December solstice).
Enclosed below is a calendar of significant national and international holidays in December.
Date | Important Days in December |
1st December | World AIDS Day |
2nd December | National Pollution Control Day, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, World Computer Literacy Day |
3rd December | World Day of the Handicapped or International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
4th December | Indian Navy Day |
5th December | International Volunteer Day, World Soil Day |
6th December | BR Ambedkar's death anniversary, National Microwave Oven Day |
7th December | Armed Forces Flag Day, International Civil Aviation Day |
9th December | International Anti-Corruption Day |
10th December | Human Rights Day, Death Anniversary of Alfred Nobel |
11th December | International Mountain Day, UNICEF Day |
12th December | Universal Health Coverage Day |
14th December | National Energy Conservation Day |
16th December | Vijay Diwas |
18th December | Minorities Rights Day in India, International Migrants Day |
19th December | Goa's Liberation Day |
20th December | International Human Solidarity Day |
22nd December | National Mathematics Day |
23rd December | Kisan Diwas |
24th December | National Consumer Rights Day |
25th December | Christmas Day |
25th December | Good Governance Day (India) |
31st December | New Year's Eve |
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There are several important days in December. Some of these days are discussed in detail below:
World AIDS Day is observed every year on 1st December to raise HIV awareness and information and push for action to end the epidemic. It was the first time it was noticed in 1988.
On 7th December, the Armed Forces Flag Day is held across the country to raise cash from the general public and honour the heroes and men who fought bravely on the frontiers to protect the country's honour.
10th December is Human Rights Day. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This day is dedicated to ensuring that everyone's fundamental human rights and freedoms are protected.
International Mountain Day is marked every year on 11th December to educate students and the general public about the value of mountains in supplying freshwater, renewable energy, food, and recreation. The topic for 2021 is "Sustainable Mountain Tourism."
On 12th December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 72/138, declaring 12th December as International Health Coverage Day (UHC). The goal of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of strong and resilient health systems and universal health care among multi-stakeholder partners.
There are various important days in December. It would help if you memorized them as they are essential from an exam point of view.
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The Kisan Diwas is celebrated every year on 23rd December in India.
Christmas is celebrated throughout the world on 25th December.
The Goa liberation day is celebrated every year on 19th December.
In December, the most important days are Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, National Mathematics Day, National Energy Conservation Day, International Mountain Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, International Volunteer Day, World Soil Day, and World AIDS Day