Friday 22nd December 2023 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Friday December 22nd 2023 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?

Observances on December 22nd 2023

Asarah B'Tevet

Religious
International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Asarah B'Tevet.

National Mathematics Day

Honours the contribution to the field of mathematics made by Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in Indonesia.

Winter Solstice

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

Forefathers Day

History
USA

Forefathers' Day commemorates the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in December 1620.

National Date Nut Bread Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Date Nut Bread Day

National Flashlight Day

General
USA

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

National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

General
USA

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

Anne & Samantha Day

History
USA

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

Dongzhi

Macau

Dongzhi means extreme of winter and is an important festival marking end of shorter daylight

Sambisa Memorial Day

Nigeria

Borno only. Remembering victims of Boko Haram insurgents

Christmas Holiday

Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December

Unity Day

Zimbabwe

National Unity Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe on December 22nd. It commemorates the merger of two political parties, Zanu PF and PF Zapu in December 1987.

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Day Guide for Friday December 22nd 2023