Important Days in December 2023: December, the twelfth month of the year is the last month with a length of 31 days. And each day comes with a new event to feel happy and proud. Check the article below to keep a tab on all the important days and dates in December 2023 of national and international significance. In this article, we will read all the important days in December 2023. You Can download the PDF by click on the button given below.
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Important Days in December 2023
All important days in December 2023 are given in the table below.
| Important Days and Dates in December 2023 | |
| Date | Important Days |
| 1 December | World AIDS Day |
| 2 December | National Pollution Control Day |
| 2 December | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery |
| 3 December | World Day of the Handicapped |
| 4 December | Indian Navy Day |
| 5 December | International Volunteer Day |
| 5 December | World Soil Day |
| 7 December | Armed Forces Flag Day |
| 7 December | International Civil Aviation Day |
| 9 December | International Anti-Corruption Day |
| 10 December | Human Rights Day |
| 11 December | International Mountain Day |
| 14 December | National Energy Conservation Day |
| 16 December | Vijay Diwas |
| 18 December | Minorities Rights Day in India |
| 18 December | International Migrants Day |
| 19 December | Goa’s Liberation Day |
| 20 December | International Human Solidarity Day |
| 22 December | National Mathematics Day |
| 23 December | Kisan Diwas |
| 24 December | National Consumer Rights Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 25 December | Good Governance Day (India) |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve |
Now we are going to read all important days in December 2023 in detail.
1 December: World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year to raise awareness and knowledge about HIV and a call to move toward ending the HIV epidemic. It was first celebrated in 1988. The theme of 2023 is “Lead The Communities”.
2 December: National Pollution Control Day
National Pollution Control Day is celebrated on 2 December to raise awareness about pollution and its hazardous effects. This day is observed in memory of the people who lost their lives in the Bhopal gas calamity which is considered one of the biggest industrial disasters.
2 December: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
It was observed on 2 December to make people aware of the modern slavery that works against human rights. Do you know more than 40 million people in the world are victims of modern slavery? This day reminds the situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse due to threats, violence, coercion or abuse of power.
2 December: World Computer Literacy Day
It is observed on December 2 and aims to encourage the development of technological skills, mainly among children and women in India.
4 December: Indian Navy Day
Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on 4 December to highlight the role, achievements, and difficulties that Navy people face.
5 December: International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated on 5 December every year. This day provides a chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, and values and promotes their work among their communities, etc.
5 December: World Soil Day
World Soil Day is observed on 5 December to raise awareness about the importance of soil, healthy ecosystems, and human well-being.
6 December: BR Ambedkar’s death anniversary
On 6 December 1956, he passed away. The day is observed to commemorate his unforgettable contribution to society and his achievements.
7 December: Armed Forces Flag Day
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed across the country on 7 December with the objective of collecting funds from the common people and honoring the martyrs and the men who fought with bravery on the borders to safeguard the country’s honor.
7 December: International Civil Aviation Day
International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7 December worldwide to raise awareness about its importance to the social and economic development of States and the role that ICAO plays in International air transport.
8 December: Bodhi Day
Every year on December 8, Bodhi Day is observed all over the world, usually under various names. To honor Gautam Buddha and his preachings, it typically occurs on the eighth day of the 12th month of the lunisolar calendar.
9 December: International Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.
10 December: Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is observed to protect the fundamental human rights of all people and their basic human freedom.
11 December: International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day is celebrated on 11 December every year to educate children and people about the role that mountains play in providing fresh water, clean energy, food, and recreation.
11 December: UNICEF Day
It is observed on 11 December by the United Nations. UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund.
12 December: Universal Health Coverage Day
The United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International Health Coverage Day (UHC) by resolution 72/138 on 12 December 2017. The purpose behind celebrating the day is to spread awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
14 December: National Energy Conservation Day
It is observed on 14 December to raise awareness about the need for energy and its conservation in daily life. Since 1991, it is celebrated every year on 14 December by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power.
16 December: Vijay Diwas
Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 16 December in India to remember the martyrs, and their sacrifices, and to strengthen the role of armed forces for the cause of the nation.
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. On this day several campaigns, seminars, and events are conducted to inform and educate people about them.
18 December: International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day is celebrated on 18 December to raise awareness about the protection of migrants and refugees. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is calling on the international community to come together and remember the migrants and refugees who have lost their lives or have disappeared while reaching a safe harbor.
19 December: Goa’s Liberation Day
The Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on 19 December annually. On this date in 1961, Goa was released from the Portuguese dominion after an army operation and extended freedom movement. This day is celebrated in commemoration of the Indian armed forces that helped Goa to receive freedom from Portuguese rule.
20 December: International Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20 December annually to highlight the importance of unity in diversity. This day also reminds people to work together in fighting poverty, hunger, and disease.
22 December: National Mathematics Day
National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. He had made remarkable contributions to various fields of mathematics and its branches. He was born on 22 December 1887 in Erode (today in the city of Tamil Nadu).
23 December: Kisan Diwas
Kisan Divas or Farmer’s Day in India or National Farmer’s Day is celebrated on 23 December across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. On this day various events, seminars, functions, and competitions are organized on agriculture and its importance to educate and provide knowledge to the people.
24 December: National Consumer Rights Day
National Consumer Rights Day is observed on 24 December annually with a particular theme across the country. The Consumer Protection Act, of 1986 received the assent of the president on this day. No doubt it is considered a historic milestone in the consumer movement in the country. This day also provides awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities.
25 December: Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December worldwide annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
25 December: Good Governance Day (India)
Good Governance Day in India is observed on 25 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, His Samadhi namely ‘Sadiav Atal’ was dedicated to the nation and reflects his personality as a poet, humanist, statesman, and a great leader.
He died at the age of 93 on 16 August 2018. The Good Governance Day was established in 2014 to pay tribute to the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to raise awareness about accountability in governance among the people of India.
26 December: Veer Bal Diwas
Veer Bal Diwas is observed on December 26 to pay homage to the courage and martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the last Sikh Guru.
27 December: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27 to fulfil the great need to raise awareness, the exchange of information, scientific knowledge and best practices, and quality education to curb the fatality of the Epidemic.
29 December: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
It is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh and this year it falls on 9 January. He was the tenth Guru out of a total of ten Sikh Gurus. On 22 December 1666, he was born in Patna, Bihar as per the Julian calendar.
31 December: New Year’s Eve
According to the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Eve is celebrated on 31st December as the last day of the year. People gather together to celebrate the evening by dancing, eating, singing, etc and welcome the New Year.
In this article, we have read all the important days in December 2023. We hope you liked this article. You Can download the PDF by click on the button given below.