Day Guide for Friday December 5th 2025 What are the holidays on December 5th 2025?

This is our day guide for Friday December 5th 2025 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 5th 2025

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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Saba Day

The flag of Saba was adopted on December 6th 1985. Saba day is observed on the first Friday in December

Regional

Ecuador (regional): Foundation of Quito Day (in lieu)

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded on December 6th 1534 by 204 Spanish settlers.

Ghana: Farmer's Day

The first Friday of every December is set aside by the government as Farmer's Day and is celebrated as a statutory Public Holiday

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah

A Kashmiri politician who played a central role in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Father's Day

Father's Day is Celebrated on the late King Bhumibol's Birthday.

Thailand: King Bhumibol's Birthday

Thailand's National Day commemorates the birthday of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej

Observances on December 5th 2025

USA: AFL-CIO Day

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) is the largest federation of unions in the United States.

USA: Bathtub Party Day

On some holidays you have to avoid getting in hot water - not this one!

USA: International Ninja Day

Celebrate the stealth and intrigue of International Ninja Day, a tribute to history's most mysterious warriors and their enduring legacy.

United Nations: International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 

A unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work.

USA: National Sacher Torte Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sacher Torte Day

United Nations: World Soil Day 

Join the global effort on World Soil Day to protect the earth's vital skin, ensuring future sustainability and life.

USA: Faux Fur Friday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Faux Fur Friday

Germany: Krampus Night

In Germany, Austria and various parts of Europe, Krampus arrives with St. Nicholas the night before the feast on December 6th to punish misbehaved children.

USA: National Bartender Day

Celebrate National Bartender Day by raising a glass to the creative mixologists who craft unforgettable experiences beyond just pouring drinks

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General Information for December 5th 2025
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 339 of 2025
26 days left in 2025
Week 49 of the year
On this Day in History
2006 – Commodore Frank Bainimarama overthrows the government in Fiji.
1492 - Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic).
1484 - Pope Innocent VIII issues the Summis desiderantes, a papal bull that deputizes Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger as inquisitors to root out alleged witchcraft in Germany.
63 BC - Cicero gives the fourth and final of the Catiline Orations.