Day Guide for Tuesday December 3rd 2024 What are the holidays on December 3rd 2024?

This is our day guide for Tuesday December 3rd 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 3rd 2024

Regional

Spain (regional): Feast of St. Francis Xavier

Francis was a Roman Catholic missionary born in Xavier, Kingdom of Navarre, and a co-founder of the Society of Jesus

United Arab Emirates: National Day Holiday

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

Observances on December 3rd 2024

United Nations: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

A UN sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability

USA: National Roof Over Your Head Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Roof Over Your Head Day

USA: National Day of Giving

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of Giving

International: International Day of the Basque Language

Discover the fascinating history and unique characteristics of Euskara on International Day of the Basque Language. Learn about this ancient language and how to celebrate!Discover its history, how it's celebrated, and how you can join the fun.

USA: National Make a Gift Day

Discover National Make a Gift Day! Learn why handmade gifts are special, get ideas, and find out how to celebrate this heartwarming observance.

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General Information for December 3rd 2024
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 338 of 2024
28 days left in 2024
Week 49 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 – At Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Northwest Airlines Flight 1482 collides with Northwest Airlines Flight 299 on the runway, killing seven passengers and one crew member aboard flight 1482.
1979 - Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini becomes the first Supreme Leader of Iran.
1925 - World War I aftermath: The final Locarno Treaty is signed in London, establishing post-war territorial settlements.
1910 – Modern neon lighting is first demonstrated by Georges Claude at the Paris Motor Show.