Day Guide for Monday December 21st 2026 What are the holidays on December 21st 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday December 21st 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 21st 2026

Public sector only

Macau: Compensatory rest day for Macao S.A.R. Establishment Day

Sovereignty over Macau was transferred from Portugal to China on December 20th 1999

São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé Day

Commemorates the arrival of the first Europeans to São Tomé on December 21st 1471.

Observances on December 21st 2026

USA: National Flashlight Day   

Face it, we all hold a torch for National Flashlight Day.

USA: National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

USA: Anne & Samantha Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Anne & Samantha Day

International: Winter Solstice

The arrival of the shortest day of the year has been celebrated since the dawn of mankind.

USA: Crossword Puzzle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Crossword Puzzle Day

USA: Humbug Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Humbug Day

USA: National French Fried Shrimp Day

Don't lose your Tempura on National French Fried Shrimp Day!

USA: Phileas Fogg Win A Wager Day

It was on this day in 1872, in a novel by Jules Verne, that Phileas Fogg made his infamous bet he could travel around the world in 80 days.

International: Yule

Discover the magic of Yule, the ancient festival of rebirth, and explore its rich traditions that predate modern Christmas celebrations.

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General Information for December 21st 2026
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 355 of 2026
10 days left in 2026
Week 52 of the year
On this Day in History
1970 - Elvis visits the White House for a meeting with President Nixon, at which he asked (unsuccessfully) to be made an undercover narcotics police officer.
1940 - US musician Frank Zappa is born (d. 1993).
1817 - John Keats coins the phrase 'Negative Capability' in a letter written to his brothers.
Every year - Today is the Winter Solstice, signifying the official beginning of Winter.