Day Guide for Monday December 2nd 2024 What are the holidays on December 2nd 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday December 2nd 2024 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 2024

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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

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New Zealand (regional): Chatham Islands Anniversary Day

The Chatham Islands Anniversary Day is celebrated on the Monday nearest to 30 November

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New Zealand (regional): Westland Anniversary Day

Westland District commemorates a provincial anniversary on the Monday nearest to 1 December

Tonga: Tupou I Day

Marks the coronation in 1845 of the founder of the modern Kingdom of Tonga, King George Taufa’ahau Tupou I.

United Arab Emirates: National Day

Commemorates formal nationalisation from the British Protectorate Treaties on 2 December 1971

Observances on December 2nd 2024

USA: National Mutt Day

Did you know that 80% of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds?

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: Special Education Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Special Education Day

International: World Futures Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Futures Day.

USA: Cyber Monday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cyber Monday

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General Information for December 2nd 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 337 of 2024
29 days left in 2024
Week 49 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - Glenbrook Rail Accident: Seven passengers are killed when two trains collide near Sydney, New South Wales.
1962 - Vietnam War: After a trip to Vietnam at the request of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield becomes the first American official to comment adversely on the war's progress.
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.
1823 - Monroe Doctrine: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President James Monroe proclaims American neutrality in future European conflicts, and warns European powers not to interfere in the Americas.