Day Guide for Friday December 22nd 2023 What are the holidays on December 22nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday December 22nd 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 22nd 2023

Macau: Dongzhi

Dongzhi means extreme of winter and is an important festival marking end of shorter daylight

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Sambisa Memorial Day

Borno only. Remembering victims of Boko Haram insurgents

Public sector only

USA (regional): Christmas Holiday

Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December

Zimbabwe: Unity Day

National Unity Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe on December 22nd. It commemorates the merger of two political parties, Zanu PF and PF Zapu in December 1987.

Observances on December 22nd 2023

USA: Forefathers Day

Forefathers' Day commemorates the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in December 1620.

USA: National Date Nut Bread Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Date Nut Bread Day

India: National Mathematics Day

Honours the contribution to the field of mathematics made by Srinivasa Ramanujan.

USA: National Flashlight Day   

Face it, we all hold a torch for National Flashlight Day.

USA: National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

USA: Anne & Samantha Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Anne & Samantha Day

International: Winter Solstice

The arrival of the shortest day of the year has been celebrated since the dawn of mankind.

Israel: Asarah B'Tevet

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Asarah B'Tevet.

Indonesia: Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in Indonesia.

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General Information for December 22nd 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 356 of 2023
9 days left in 2023
Week 51 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - Madonna is married to film director Guy Ritchie.
1965 - A 70mph speed limit is applied to all UK rural roads, including motorways, for the first time.
1905 - Birth of the creator of the first practical electronic computer, Tommy Flowers.