Day Guide for Friday December 13th 2024 What are the holidays on December 13th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday December 13th 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 13th 2024

Malta: Republic Day

On December 13th 1974, the Maltese constitution was substantially revised changing Malta from a Commonwealth realm into a republic

Saint Lucia: National Day

The country is named after Saint Lucy, who was a Christian martyr who died in 304 AD

Observances on December 13th 2024

USA: National Cocoa Day

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

United Kingdom: National Hot Chocolate Day

What could be better on one of the darkest days in the year than a mug of hot chocolate.

USA: National Violin Day

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

USA: National Day Of The Horse

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day Of The Horse.

USA: Pick A Pathologist Pal Day

Outside of movies and TV dramas, pathologists don't get enough recognition for the work they do.

Sweden: St. Lucia Day

Marks the beginning of the Christmas season and honours the memory of St. Lucia, an early Christian martyr.

United Kingdom: Christmas Jumper Day

Wear a Christmas Jumper to work to raise money for Save the Children.

USA: Underdog Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Underdog Day

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General Information for December 13th 2024
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 348 of 2024
18 days left in 2024
Week 50 of the year
On this Day in History
1972 - Peace talks in Vietnam come to a halt.
1968 – Brazilian President Artur da Costa e Silva issues AI-5 (Institutional Act No. 5), enabling government by decree and suspending habeas corpus.
1941 – World War II: The Kingdom of Hungary and Kingdom of Romania declare war on the United States.
1545 – The Council of Trent begins.