Day Guide for Thursday December 1st 2016 What are the holidays on December 1st 2016?

This is our day guide for Thursday December 1st 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on December 1st 2016

Regional

India (regional): State Inauguration Day

State Inauguration Day in Nagaland marks the creation of the state on December 1st 1963

Kazakhstan: First President's Day

The first national presidential election was held on 1 Dec 1991

Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas

Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573

Portugal: Restoration of Independence

Celebrates the reinstatement of sovereignty after the period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640

Romania: National day

The National day of Romania and celebrates the Union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918

United Arab Emirates: Martyrs' Day

Celebrates the honour and loyalty of UAE martyrs, in recognition of the sacrifices they made for their country

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General Information for December 1st 2016
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 336 of 2016
30 days left in 2016
Week 48 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 – Cold War: Ukrainian voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum for independence from the Soviet Union.
1964 – Malawi, Malta and Zambia join the United Nations.
1885 – First serving of the soft drink Dr Pepper at a drug store in Waco, Texas.
1640 – End of the Iberian Union: Portugal acclaims as King João IV of Portugal, ending 60 years of personal union of the crowns of Portugal andSpain and the end of the rule of the Philippine Dynasty.