This is our day guide for Saturday December 5th 2026 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 2026
Not a Public Holiday
Israel: Hanukkah
Observed for eight days in honour of the historic victory of the Maccabbees against religious oppressionNot a Public Holiday
Thailand: Father's Day
Father's Day is Celebrated on the late King Bhumibol's Birthday.December 4th 2026 | Go to Today | December 6th 2026
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| General Information for December 5th 2026 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 339 of 2026 | |
| 26 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 49 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2007 - Westroads Mall massacre: A gunman opens fire with a semi-automatic rifle at an Omaha, Nebraska, mall, killing eight people before taking his own life. | |
| 2004 – The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, and the first civil partnership is registered there. | |
| 1757 - Seven Years' War: Battle of Leuthen - Frederick II of Prussia leads Prussian forces to a decisive victory over Austrian forces under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine. | |
| 633 - Fourth Council of Toledo takes place. |
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