Saturday
December 9, 2017
13 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Day of Veterinary Medicine
International Day of Veterinary Medicine is celebrated on December 9, a day dedicated to acknowledging the vital role of veterinary medicine.
Christmas Card Day
Christmas Card Day is celebrated on December 9. This day honors the tradition of sending festive greeting cards to friends and family.
International Anti-Corruption Day
This day serves as a powerful platform for raising awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption and the importance of combating it.
International Shareware Day
International Shareware Day is a day to acknowledge the hard work of programmers who create software that users can try before buying.
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime honors victims and promotes prevention on December 9.
International Wills Day
International Wills Day provides peace of mind and protection for your family every December 9.
National Llama Day
National Llama Day honors the history and utility of the resilient South American pack animal, observed annually on December 9.
National Wreaths Across America Day
National Wreaths Across America Day honors veterans by placing wreaths on graves, observed annually on a designated Saturday in December.
National Pastry Day
National Pastry Day celebrates the art of baking and the joy of sweet and savory treats, observed annually on December 9.
Weary Willie Day
Weary Willie Day honors the famous sad clown created by Emmett Kelly, observed annually on his December 9 birthday.
Techno Day
Techno Day celebrates the Detroit origins of electronic dance music and pioneer Juan Atkins' birthday on December 9.
National Opal Apples Day
National Opal Apples Day celebrates the non-browning, non-GMO yellow apple variety and its community initiatives on December 9.
Tanzania Independence Day
Tanzania Independence Day commemorates the country's liberation from British rule in 1961, observed annually on December 9.
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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day unites the globe in a wave of light to honor the memory of children who have died.
Nobel Prize Day
Nobel Prize Day honors global achievements in science, literature, and peace on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
International Animal Rights Day
International Animal Rights Day is observed on December 10 to advocate for the ethical treatment and protection of all sentient beings.
World Choral Day
World Choral Day unites singers globally on the second Sunday of December to promote peace, solidarity, and understanding through music.
National Lager Day
National Lager Day is observed on December 10 to celebrate the history, craftsmanship, and refreshing taste of the world's most popular beer style.
Dewey Decimal System Day
Dewey Decimal System Day is observed on December 10 to celebrate Melvil Dewey's birthday and his revolutionary library classification system.
Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales
The Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales is observed on December 10 to memorialize whales lost to human activity and promote marine conservation.