Day Guide for Saturday December 5th 2020 What are the holidays on December 5th 2020?

This is our day guide for Saturday December 5th 2020 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 5th 2020

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Father's Day

Celebrated on King Bhumibol's Birthday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Observances on December 5th 2020

USA: National Rhubarb Vodka Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhubarb Vodka Day

USA: SKYWARN Recognition Day

Skywarn is a program of the National Weather Service. Its mission is to collect reports of localized severe weather in the United States.

USA: AFL-CIO Day

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) is the largest federation of unions in the United States.

USA: Bathtub Party Day

On some holidays you have to avoid getting in hot water - not this one!

USA: International Ninja Day

Celebrate the stealth and intrigue of International Ninja Day, a tribute to history's most mysterious warriors and their enduring legacy.

United Nations: International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 

A unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work.

USA: National Sacher Torte Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sacher Torte Day

United Nations: World Soil Day 

Join the global effort on World Soil Day to protect the earth's vital skin, ensuring future sustainability and life.

New Zealand: Crate Day

New Zealand has a semi national holiday called crate day where you have to drink a crate of beer on the first Saturday of December.

United Kingdom: Small Business Saturday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Small Business Saturday

Germany: Krampus Night

In Germany, Austria and various parts of Europe, Krampus arrives with St. Nicholas the night before the feast on December 6th to punish misbehaved children.

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General Information for December 5th 2020
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 340 of 2020
26 days left in 2020
Week 49 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 – Dissolution of the Military Junta in Argentina.
1934 - Abyssinia Crisis: Italian troops attack Wal Wal in Abyssinia, taking four days to capture the city.
1865 - Chincha Islands War: Peru allies with Chile against Spain.
1492 - Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic).