Important Days in December
In most competitive exams, one of the most important topics is the list of Important Days in December that occur in a calendar year. Here we will try to give the list of these important National and International days in the month of December.
List of Some Important Days in December
| Dates | Important Days | Purpose of the Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1st December | World AIDS Day | To increase awareness about AIDS spread by HIV infection. |
| 2nd December | World Computer Literacy Day | To raise awareness about information technology and also bridge the effects of the digital divide. |
| 2nd December | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | To eradicate contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict. |
| 2nd December | National Pollution Control Day | To honor and memorialize the thousands of human beings who had lost their existence because of the Bhopal gas calamity. |
| 3rd December | International Day of Disabled Persons | To improve the life of disabled persons all over the world. |
| 4th December | Indian Navy Day | To commemorate the magnificence, achievements, and role of the naval force to the country. |
| 5th December | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development | To show volunteer contributions at the international, national, and local levels in order to get the Millennium Development Goals. |
| 5th December | World Soil Day | To increase awareness about the dangers of soil loss and the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system. |
| 7th December | Indian Armed Forces Flag Day | To collect funds from people of India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel. |
| 7th December | International Civil Aviation Day | To generate and reinforce awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development. |
| 9th December | International Anti-Corruption Day | To engage the general public to effectively fight against corruption. |
| 10th December | Human Rights Day | To improve the physical, socio, cultural and spiritual well-being and welfare of the vulnerable group of people globally. |
| 11th December | International Mountain Day | To focus on the importance of Mountains not only for our lives but also for inhabitants, ecosystems, and the environment. |
| 12th December | International Universal Health Coverage Day | To raise awareness for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage. |
| 12th December | International Day of Neutrality | To promotes the importance of peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations between countries. |
| 14th December | World Energy Conservation Day | To highlight the importance of energy consumption and its use in our daily life, its scarcity, and its impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems. |
| 15th December | International Tea Day | To promote sustainable production, consumption, and trade of tea. |
| 16th December | Vijay Diwas | To mark the anniversary of the win of the Indian Army in the Indo-Pak war on 16th December 1971. |
| 18th December | International Migrants Day | To recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide. |
| 18th December | Minorities Rights Day in India | To protect the rights of minority communities as well as bringing better understanding among religious communities in India. |
| 18th December | UN Arabic Language Day | To highlight the historic role of Arabic in research and knowledge. It is the first language of algebra, medicine, chemistry, alchemy, and astrology. |
| 20th December | International Human Solidarity Day | It is defined as an awareness of shared interests and objectives that create a psychological sense of unity. |
| 22nd December | National Mathematics Day | To mark the birth anniversary of great Indian Mathematician Srinivas Ramanujan. |
| 23rd December | Kisan Diwas / Farmer’s Day | To raise awareness to help and reward farmers for their contribution to society. |
| 24th December | National Consumer Day | To make every consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities. |
| 25th December | Good Governance Day | To mark the birthdate of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and to foster among the Indian people the accountability in government. |
| 25th December | Christmas Day | To mark the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. |