Day Guide for Thursday December 26th 2019

This is our day guide for Thursday December 26th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 360 of 2019.

Holidays on December 26th 2019

International: St. Stephen's Day. December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a second day of Christmas holidays in several countries.
International: Second Day of Christmas. Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
International: Boxing Day. The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

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Australia (regional): Proclamation Day. Celebrates the establishment of government in South Australia as a British province on 28 December 1836
Greece: Synaxis of the Mother of God. The second day of Christmas in the Orthodox Church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary

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India (regional): Solar Eclipse. Though the specific reason wasn't given, this public holiday is to allow people to observe the Annular Solar Eclipse.
Myanmar: Kayin New Year Day. The Karen are the third largest ethnic population in Myanmar

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Nepal (regional): Bhuwa Parba. The Bhuwa Parba is celebrated with fervour and gaiety especially in the Achham, Bajura, Bajhang districts of the State.
Slovenia: Independence and Unity Day. Commemorates the proclamation of the Slovenian independence referendum in 1990

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Observances on December 26th 2019

  • USA: National Candy Cane Day
  • USA: National Thank-you Note Day
  • USA: National Whiner’s Day
  • USA: Kwanzaa
  • International: Boxing Day

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