Day Guide for Sunday December 1st 2024 What are the holidays on December 1st 2024?

This is our day guide for Sunday December 1st 2024 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 1st 2024

Central African Republic: Republic Day

Ubangi-Shari became an autonomous territory within the French Community as the Central African Republic on 1 December 1958

Chad: Freedom and Democracy Day

Celebrates President Idriss Déby taking power on December 1st 1990.

Costa Rica: Army Abolition Day

Marks the abolishing of the country's armed forces on this day in 1948.

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India (regional): State Inauguration Day

State Inauguration Day in Nagaland marks the creation of the state on December 1st 1963

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India (regional): Indigenous Faith Day

A day to honour and promote all indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh

Kuwait: Public Holiday

A public holiday in honor of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit hosted in Kuwait.

Portugal: Restoration of Independence

Celebrates the reinstatement of sovereignty after the period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640

Romania: National Day

The National day of Romania and celebrates the Union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918

United Arab Emirates: Commemoration Day

Celebrates the honour and loyalty of UAE martyrs, in recognition of the sacrifices they made for their country

Observances on December 1st 2024

USA: Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

USA: Day With(out) Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day With(out) Art Day

USA: National Eat a Red Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat a Red Apple Day

USA: Rosa Parks Day

Rosa Parks day is observed to honor the civil rights in the USA and to pay a tribute to the activist Rosa.

United Nations: World AIDS Day

World Aids Day is observed to let everyone know about the harms caused by AIDS and how to prevent the spread of the disease.

USA: National Eggnog Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eggnog Month

International: Food Service Safety Month

You can't judge a book by its cover, but it's important that you can judge food by its label.

International: Bingo's Birthday Month

A month-long celebration of this popular game played around the world.

International: Advent

This day marks the start of the period of Advent that ends on Christmas Eve.

Turkmenistan: Neighbourhood Holiday

This national holiday in Turkmenistan shows the importance of having a good neighbourhood in the culture of the country.

USA: National Cat Lovers' Month

National Cat Lovers' Month is a purr-fect opportunity to reflect on the unique relationship between humans and their feline companions.

USA: National Holiday Lights Day

Discover National Holiday Lights Day on December 1st! Learn about the history of holiday lights, fun facts, and how to get involved in this festive tradition.

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General Information for December 1st 2024
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 336 of 2024
30 days left in 2024
Week 48 of the year
On this Day in History
1976 - Angola joins the United Nations.
1913 - The Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line.
1885 – First serving of the soft drink Dr Pepper at a drug store in Waco, Texas.
1640 - Catherine de Braganca's father Dom João siezes the Ribeira Palace.