Special Education Day
Special Education Day is observed each year on December 2. This day honors the right to inclusive, appropriate public education for children with disabilities, a milestone rooted in the passage…
World Computer Literacy Day
World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated each year on December 2. This observance encourages digital literacy and computer-use skills around the world, especially among children, women, and underserved communities. History…
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is celebrated every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is a global day dedicated to generosity and giving back. On this day individuals, organizations, and communities around…
Portugal Independence Day
Portugal celebrates its national independence each year on December 1, known as Restoration of Independence Day (Portugal Independence Day). This date commemorates the restoration of Portuguese sovereignty in 1640, when…
Day Without Art
Day Without Art is observed each year on December 1, the same day as World AIDS Day. The day was created to draw attention to the impact of the HIV/AIDS…
Civil Air Patrol Day
Civil Air Patrol Day is observed each year on December 1, recognizing the founding of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) — the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force….
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day is observed every year on December 1. The day is meant to recognize challenges that people who wear bifocals face when using computer screens,…
Romanian Great Union Day
Romanian Great Union Day is observed every year on December 1. It is the national holiday of Romania, celebrating the unification of several historical Romanian provinces into a single modern…
Rosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks Day is observed each year, but its date depends on the U.S. state. The day honors the civil-rights activist Rosa Parks. History of Rosa Parks Day The observance…
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1, bringing global attention to HIV/AIDS and highlighting ongoing efforts to support those living with HIV. It also serves as a…