Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, 1 December 2026 · United States, Worldwide
A global day of giving that follows the shopping weekend, encouraging donations and volunteering.
UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 · UAE
The UAE celebrates the union of the emirates on 2 December, now called Eid Al Etihad.
Hanukkah
Friday, 4 December 2026 · Worldwide
The Jewish festival of lights, celebrated over eight nights. In 2026 it begins at sundown on 4 December and ends on 12 December.
International Volunteer Day
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Worldwide
A United Nations day celebrating volunteers and the work they do.
Human Rights Day
Thursday, 10 December 2026 · Worldwide
The UN marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December.
Qatar National Day
Friday, 18 December 2026 · Qatar
Qatar's national day, held every year on 18 December.
Christmas Eve
Thursday, 24 December 2026 · Worldwide
The day before Christmas, when many people finish their shopping, wrap gifts and gather with family in the evening.
Christmas
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Worldwide
The Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, and a major gifting season in many countries.
Quaid-e-Azam Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Pakistan
Pakistan marks the birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the country's founder, on 25 December.
Boxing Day
Saturday, 26 December 2026 · United Kingdom
A public holiday in the UK and several Commonwealth countries, known for post-Christmas sales.
New Year's Eve
Thursday, 31 December 2026 · Worldwide
The last day of the year, marked with countdowns and celebrations at midnight.