List of Important Days and Dates in December 2021:
1 December
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year to raise awareness
about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the
pandemic.
2 December
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery international day is a
yearly event on December 2, organized since 1986 by the United Nations
General Assembly.
2 December
National Pollution Control Day / National Pollution Prevention Day
India observes National Pollution Prevention Day on December 2 in the
memory of people who lost their lives in Bhopal gas disaster. The industrial
accident occurred in 1984 when the gas Methyl Isocyanate leaked on the night
of December 2–3 and killed thousands.
3 December
World Day of the Handicapped / World Disabled Day / International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an international
observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed
with varying degrees of success around the planet.
4 December
Chemical Accidents Prevention Day
Every year on 4th December, Chemical Disaster Prevention Day is observed to
emphasise the importance of chemical safety.
4 December
Indian Navy Day
Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the
achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country. 4 December was
chosen as on that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy
sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of
Pakistani Navy personnel.
5 December
International Volunteer Day
The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, more
commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day, is an international
observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985.
5 December
World Soil Day
World Soil Day is celebrated on 5 December annually. It aims to raise
awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human
well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting
soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging
governments, organizations, communities, and individuals around the world to
commit to proactively improving soil health.
7 December
Armed Forces Flag Day
The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated to
India towards collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of
the Indian Armed Forces personnel. It has been observed annually in India on
December 7 since 1949.
7 December
International Civil Aviation Day
In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was
to be the International Civil Aviation Day. The day has been celebrated by
the International Civil Aviation Organization since 7 December 1994, the
50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil
Aviation.
9 December
International Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day also Mlondi Caluza's birthday has been
observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations
Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness
for anti-corruption.
10 December
International Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December
every year.
11 December
International Mountain Day
The International Mountain Day is celebrated on December 11 every year. The
day aims to encourage sustainable development in mountains. The day was
announced by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003.
11 December
World Children's Fund Day
The World Children's Fund Day is observed on 11th December every year. This
day was started by Joseph Lam, the founder and president of World Children's
Fund (WCF).
14 December
National Energy Conservation Day
Every year, India observes National Energy Conservation on December 14. The
day is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) – which operates
under the Ministry of Power, aiming to present India’s stellar achievements
in cost-efficient energy production and resource conservation.
16 December
Vijay Diwas
Bijoy Dibos or Vijay Diwas is commemorated every 16th December in
Bangladesh and India, to observe India’s victory over Pakistan in War of
1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
18 December
Minorities Rights Day in India
Minorities Rights Day in India is observed on 18 December to preserve and
promote the rights of minority communities in India. This day focuses on
issues like the safety of minorities in the state.
18 December
International Migrants Day
On 18 December 1990, the General Assembly adopted a resolution on the
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant
Workers and Members of Their Families.
19 December
Goa's Liberation Day / Liberation Day of Goa
Goa Liberation Day, observed every year on December 19 in India, is
regarded as one of the most significant days in the history of Goa. Located
at around 250 miles south of Mumbai, Goa is one of India’s smallest states
and was previously under Portuguese possession for about 450
years.
20 December
International Human Solidarity Day
The International Human Solidarity Day, observed on December 20, is an
international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states
introduced by the general assembly during the 2005 World Summit.
22 December
National Mathematics Day
National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 across the
nation to recognise and celebrate the works of Srinivasa Ramanujan. It was
on this day in 1887, the Indian mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan was
born.
23 December
Kisan Diwas
Farmers' Day is an annual observance in various countries to celebrate the
national contributions of farmers and agriculturers. In India it is observed
on December 23.
24 December
National Consumer Rights Day
The day is celebrated on 24th December every year, the formation of this
day was held in 1986 under Consumer Protection Act. This day was made to
protect consumer's rights and to make people aware about it.
25 December
Christmas Day / X-Mas Day
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ,
observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration
among billions of people around the world.
25 December
Good Governance Day (India)
Good Governance Day is observed in India annually on the twenty-fifth day
of December, the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee. Good Governance Day was established in 2014 to honor Prime
Minister Vajpayee by fostering awareness among the Indian people of
accountability in government.
31 December
New Year's Eve
In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Eve, the last day of the year, is on
31 December. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated at evening
parties, where many people dance, eat, drink, and watch or light fireworks.
Some Christians attend a watchnight service.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions on Important Days and Dates
Q 1. When is the World AIDs Day observed?
Ans: World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year.
Q 2. What is the Aim of World Soil Day?
Ans: World Soil Day aims to raise awareness of the
importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by
addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil
biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging governments,
communities, and individuals around the world to commit to proactively
improving soil health.
Q 3. When is the International Mountain Day celebrated?
Ans: The International Mountain Day is celebrated on December 11 every year.