Day Guide for Friday December 1st 2023 What are the holidays on December 1st 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday December 1st 2023 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 2023

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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

Central African Republic: Republic Day

Ubangi-Shari became an autonomous territory within the French Community as the Central African Republic on 1 December 1958

Chad: Freedom and Democracy Day

Celebrates President Idriss Déby taking power on December 1st 1990.

Costa Rica: Army Abolition Day

Marks the abolishing of the country's armed forces on this day in 1948.

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 Holiday

Regional

India (regional): State Inauguration Day

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

Regional

India (regional): Indigenous Faith Day

A day to honour and promote all indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh

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

Not a Public Holiday

United Arab Emirates: Commemoration Day

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

Observances on December 1st 2023

USA: Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

USA: Day With(out) Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day With(out) Art Day

USA: National Eat a Red Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat a Red Apple Day

USA: Rosa Parks Day

Rosa Parks day is observed to honor the civil rights in the USA and to pay a tribute to the activist Rosa.

United Nations: World AIDS Day

World Aids Day is observed to let everyone know about the harms caused by AIDS and how to prevent the spread of the disease.

USA: National Eggnog Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eggnog Month

International: Food Service Safety Month

You can't judge a book by its cover, but it's important that you can judge food by its label.

International: Bingo's Birthday Month

A month-long celebration of this popular game played around the world.

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.

USA: National Cat Lovers' Month

National Cat Lovers' Month is a purr-fect opportunity to reflect on the unique relationship between humans and their feline companions.

USA: National Holiday Lights Day

Discover National Holiday Lights Day on December 1st! Learn about the history of holiday lights, fun facts, and how to get involved in this festive tradition.

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General Information for December 1st 2023
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 335 of 2023
30 days left in 2023
Week 48 of the year
On this Day in History
2009 – The Treaty of Lisbon, which amends the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community, which together comprise the constitutional basis of European Union, comes into effect.
1862 – In his State of the Union Address President Abraham Lincoln reaffirms the necessity of ending slavery as ordered ten weeks earlier in the Emancipation Proclamation.
1834 – Slavery is abolished in the Cape Colony in accordance with the Slavery Abolition Act 1833.
800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican.