Important Days in December 2024
December is the twelfth and last month of the year and has 31 days in total according to Gregorian calendar. In December month we celebrate various important days due to their cultural and religious importance. In the month of December, several important days are celebrated for their national and global significance. The name December was derived from the Latin word ‘Decem’ which means 10 and depicts the tenth month of the Roman Calendar. General Awareness is the important scoring part of the competitive exam. This may help the candidates to prepare accordingly for their desired job.
Important Days in December
Some days are also celebrated to commemorate the events related to it. There are many important days in December and we celebrate them with their objectives too. Each day comes with a new event to feel happy and proud. Students also need to prepare for the important days of the month of December for their upcoming examinations. To facilitate the students to prepare well, important days of the month of December have been listed in detail in this article.
List of Important Days in December
General Awareness is an important section asked in several competitive examinations. The important days in December month are listed below. This list may help in the preparation for examinations and also enhance your knowledge.
List of Important Days (December) |
1 December |
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2 December |
- National Pollution Control Day
- World Computer literacy day
- International day of Abolition of Slavery
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3 December |
- World of the Handicapped or International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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4 December |
- Indian Navy Day
- Wildlife Conservation Day
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5 December |
- World Soil Day
- International Volunteer Day for social and economic development
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6 December |
- BR Ambedkar’s Death anniversary
- Mahaparinirvan Din
- National Microwave Oven Day
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7 December |
- Armed Forces Flag Day
- International Civil Aviation Day
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8 December |
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9 December |
- The International Anti Corruption Day
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10 December |
- Human Rights Day
- Death Anniversary of Alfred Nobel/ Noble Prize Day
- International Animal Rights Day
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11 December |
- International Mountain Day
- UNICEF Day
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12 December |
- Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
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13 December |
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14 December |
- National Energy Conservation Day
- Monkey Day
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16 December |
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18 December |
- Minorities Rights Day in India
- International Migrants day
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19 December |
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20 December |
- International Human Solidarity Day
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21 December |
- Blue Christmas
- World Saree Day
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22 December |
- National Mathematics Day
- Winter Solstice
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23 December |
- Kisan Diwas (Farmer’s Day)
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24 December |
- National Consumer Rights Day
- DMRC Foundation Day
- Christmas Eve
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25 December |
- Christmas Day
- Good Governance Day (India)
- Hannukah Festival Begins
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26 December |
- Veer Bal Diwas
- Boxing Day
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27 December |
- International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
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28 December |
- Birth Anniversary of Lt. Ratan Tata
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29 December |
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31 December |
- New Year Eve
- National Makeup your Mind Day
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Important Days in December 2024 with their Significance
The important days in December with their importance and significance are mentioned here in detail. So refer to the below content for the same.
1 December – World Aids Day
World AIDS Day is observed on 1st December every year to raise awareness of AIDS caused by HIV infection. World AIDS Day is an important and popular campaign run by the World Health Organization. For the first time, the world’s largest conference on HIV and AIDS will be hosted in person in Montreal, Canada, as well as virtually, to make it accessible to as many people as possible. The theme for World AIDS day 2024 is “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress”.
2 December – World Computer Literacy Day
World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2nd December annually. The objective to celebrate this day is to create awareness while driving digital literacy in underserved communities. It promotes the inculcation of technological skills among women, children, and young professionals. The theme of World Computer Literacy Day 2024 is “The Big Three Computing Advances“.
2 December – International Day of Abolition of Slavery
International Day of Abolition of Slavery is observed on 2nd December every year across the world. The abolition of slavery meant the legal prohibition of slavery, especially the institutional enslavement of Black people in the U.S. The theme of International Day of Abolition of Slavery 2024 is “Eradicating Contemporary forms of Slavery“.
3 December – World Day of Handicapped International Day of People with Disabilities
International Day of People with Disabilities is celebrated on 3rd December the whole world. This day is celebrated to make disabled persons strong and motivate them to achieve whatever they want in life. There are many campaigns also launched globally to support persons with disabilities. The theme of 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future“.
4 December – Indian Navy Day
Indian Navy Day is observed on 4th December in India. It is celebrated to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy in the country. 4 December was chosen as that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. The theme for Navy Day 2024 is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indignisation“.
5 December – International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5th December at the global level. The United Nations Volunteers Program (UNV) coordinates International Volunteer Day on 5 December every year to recognize and promote the tireless work, not just of UN Volunteers, but of volunteers across the globe. The theme of International Volunteer Day 2024 is “Recognize Volunteers’ Contributions to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.
6 December – BR Ambedkar Death Anniversary
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was the head of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution. He passed away on 06th December 1956 and since then this day is celebrated as BR Ambedkar Death Anniversary. He also served as first Law and Justice Minister of independent India during the tenure 1947–52.
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7 December – Armed Forces Flag Day
The Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on the 7th of December annually. Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day in the country to honor the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on our borders to safeguard the country’s honor. There cannot be a nobler cause than laying down one’s life for the country. The theme for Armed Forces Flag Day in 2024 is “To Honour the sacrifices and Dedication of the Indian Armed Forces.”
7 December – International Civil Aviation Day
International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7th December across the globe. It is observed to recognize the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world. The theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2024 is “Safe Skies. Sustainable Future: Together for the next 80 years”.
9 December – International day against corruption
International Day Against Corruption is organized on 9th December across the world. It aimed to end corruption totally and various acts and campaigns are launched for the same. This day will be observed in 2024 with the theme “Uniting with Youths against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.”
10 December – Human Rights Day
Every year Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December. It aimed to make people about their rights and not exploit them. The theme for Human Rights Day 2024 is “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”
11 December – UNICEF Day
The full form of UNICEF is UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund. As the name suggests, this organisation raises fund tp help the world, specially the children. The theme of UNICEF day 2024 is “Listen to the Future“.
11 December – International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day is observed on 11th December every year. It is organized to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world. Th theme of International Mountain Day 2024 is “Mountains Solutions for a Sustainable future- innovations, adaptation and youth“.
14 December – International Energy Day
International Energy Day is observed on 14th December across the globe. It is observed to highlight the importance of energy consumption and its use in our day-to-day life, its scarcity, and its impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems. The theme for International Energy Day in 2024 is “Powering Sustainability: Every Watt Counts“.
18 December – International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day is observed on 18th December across the world. It is organized for the protection of human rights. The theme for International Migrants Day 2024 is “Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting their Rights“.
19 December – Goa’s Liberation Day
Goa’s Liberation Day is observed on 19th December annually. It is one of the most significant days in the history of Goa, also considered a forgotten war of freedom, December 19 commemorates the freeing of Goa from Portuguese rule by the Indian Armed Forces and the complete independence of the Indian subcontinent.
23 December – Kisan Diwas (Farmer’s Day)
Kisan Diwas, or National Farmers’ Day, is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and farmer leader Chaudhary Charan Singh. The idea behind celebrating the day is to express our gratitude to farmers who form the backbone of the country’s economy.
25 December – Christmas Day
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December every year. It is celebrated by the majority of Christians. The Roman Christian historian Sextus Julius Africanus dated Jesus’s conception to March 25, which, after 9 months, is December 25. It is celebrated at a global level by Christian Community.
29 December – International Bio-diversity day
International Bio-diversity day is observed on 29th December annually. In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The theme of International Bio-Diversity Day 2024 is “Be a Part of the Plan”.
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