This is our day guide for Friday December 2nd 2022 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 2nd 2022
Regional
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Saba Day
The flag of Saba was adopted on December 6th 1985. Saba day is observed on the first Friday in December
Ghana: Farmer's Day
The first Friday of every December is set aside by the government as Farmer's Day and is celebrated as a statutory Public HolidayRegional
India (regional): Asom Divas
Commemorates the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam
Lao: National Day
The establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1975
United Arab Emirates: National Day
Commemorates formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties on 2 December 1971Observances on December 2nd 2022
United Nations: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
USA: National Fritters Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fritters Day
USA: National Mutt Day
Did you know that 80% of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds?
USA: Special Education Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Special Education Day
USA: Faux Fur Friday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Faux Fur Friday
United Kingdom: Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
As the UK enters colder weather, Fuel Poverty Awareness Day aims to highlight the issues caused by fuel poverty.
International: World Futures Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Futures Day.December 1st 2022 | Go to Today | December 3rd 2022
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| General Information for December 2nd 2022 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 336 of 2022 | |
| 29 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 48 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1971 - Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm Al Quwain form the United Arab Emirates. | |
| 1954 - The Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty, between the United States and Taiwan, is signed in Washington, D.C.. | |
| 1943 – World War II: A Luftwaffe bombing raid on the harbour of Bari, Italy, sinks numerous cargo and transport ships, including the American SS John Harvey, which is carrying a stockpile of World War I-era mustard gas. | |
| 1755 – The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire. |
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