Friday
December 1, 2023
16 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day on December 1 raises awareness about HIV, honors those lost and supports people living with HIV.
Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday, celebrated on the Monday following Thanksgiving, has become a highly anticipated shopping event worldwide.
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…
Prisoners for Peace Day
Prisoners for Peace Day honors people imprisoned for nonviolent resistance and conscientious objection, with ways to support and show solidarity.
National Bartender Day
National Bartender Day is a day dedicated to appreciating the skilled bartenders who play a vital role in our social experiences.
Rosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks Day honours civil-rights icon Rosa Parks — celebrated in various U.S. states on February 4 (her birthday) or December 1 (anniversary of her historic arrest) as a symbol of courage and equality.
National Christmas Lights Day
National Christmas Lights Day celebrates the tradition of holiday lighting, a moment to string up lights, and brighten homes for the holiday.
Eat a Red Apple Day
Eat a Red Apple Day celebrates the humble, nutritious red apple encouraging fresh-food habits, simple treats and mindful eating.
National Cookie Cutter Day
National Cookie Cutter Day celebrates the creativity and tradition of shaped cookies, with fun ways to bake, decorate and share festive treats.
Wear a Dress Day
Wear a Dress Day celebrates self-expression, confidence and fun, inviting everyone to enjoy wearing a dress in their own unique style.
National Peppermint Bark Day
National Peppermint Bark Day celebrates the festive mint-and-chocolate treat with its history, meaning and simple ways to enjoy peppermint bark.
Civil Air Patrol Day
Civil Air Patrol Day honors the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and its decades of lifesaving service, education and community support.
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day on December 1 spotlights eye-health and visual comfort for bifocal wearers in our screen-filled lives.
National Women Support Women Day
National Women Support Women Day celebrates female empowerment, solidarity and encouragement through recognition, and acts of support.
Portugal Independence Day
Portugal celebrates Restoration of Independence Day on December 1 to mark the 1640 restoration of its sovereignty after decades of foreign rule.
Romanian Great Union Day
Romanian Great Union Day commemorates Romania’s 1918 unification and celebrates national unity, identity, and heritage.
Coming up next
Giving Tuesday
Learn about Giving Tuesday — the global day of generosity after Thanksgiving — its history, significance, and easy ways to take part every year.
World Computer Literacy Day
World Computer Literacy Day is dedicated to global digital literacy, its origins, importance and simple ways to support computer skills for all.
International Spirit of the Game Day
International Spirit of the Game Day is observed on the first Saturday of December to celebrate fair play and self-officiating in disc sports.
World Pollution Prevention Day
World Pollution Prevention Day encourages global attention to pollution risks and promotes everyday actions to protect our environment and future.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery raises global awareness of modern slavery, human trafficking, and the ongoing fight for human rights and freedom.
Global Fat Bike Day
Global Fat Bike Day is observed annually on the first Saturday of December. The event celebrates off-road cycling and connects riders worldwide.
Special Education Day
Special Education Day honors inclusive education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and ongoing efforts for equal opportunity.
National Mutt Day
National Mutt Day on December 2 celebrates mixed-breed dogs, encourages adoption, and supports shelters caring for dogs in need.