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
1968 – Brazilian President Artur da Costa e Silva issues AI-5 (Institutional Act No. 5), enabling government by decree and suspending habeas corpus.
1952 - The US Declaration of Independence makes its last trip to the National Archives.
1862 - American Civil War: At the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeats Union Major General Ambrose Burnside.
1636 – The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. This organization is recognized today as the founding of the National Guard of the United States.