This is our day guide for Tuesday December 26th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on December 26th 2023
International: Boxing Day
The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
International: Day after Christmas
Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
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: Christmas Eve (in lieu)
Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.Regional
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 MaryRegional
India (regional): Sakewa
An important festival for the Kirat Khambu Rai community in Sikkim.Regional
Nepal (regional): Udhauli Parva
A festival celebrated by the Kirat community of Nepal to mark the start of the winter season
Nepal: Yomari Punhi
A festival to mark the end of the rice harvest season that celebrates a local delicacy.Public sector only
Peru: Non-Working Day
Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.
Slovenia: Independence and Unity Day
Commemorates the proclamation of the Slovenian independence referendum in 1990
Sri Lanka: Unduvap Full Moon Poya
Celebrates the arrival of the Bo tree sapling in Anuradhapura, brought by Ashoka's daughter, SangamittaPublic sector only
USA (regional): Washington's Birthday Holiday
This state holiday was originally on February 22Public sector only
USA (regional): State Holiday
The governor of Florida has announced three days of state office closures for the holidays.Observances on December 26th 2023
USA: National Candy Cane Day
Christmas is over. As of 6am this morning, open season is declared on all Candy Canes still hanging from Christmas Trees.
USA: National Thank-you Note Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank-you Note Day
USA: National Whiner’s Day
On the day after Christmas, take a moment to appreciate all the good things and don't start whining.
USA: Kwanzaa
The concept of Kwanzaa draws on Southern African first-fruits celebrations.
International: Boxing Day
This public holiday is celebrated on December 26th in several countries as part of the Christmas holidays.December 25th 2023 | Go to Today | December 27th 2023
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| General Information for December 26th 2023 | |
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| There are 14 public holidays today. | |
| Day 360 of 2023 | |
| 5 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 52 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1972 - President Harry S Truman dies. | |
| 1933 - FM radio is patented. | |
| 1135 - King Stephen ascends to the throne of England - much to the dismay of his cousin Matilda. |
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