Important Days in December
1 December – World AIDS Day
Observed by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
2 December – National Pollution Control Day (India)
Observed in memory of the victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy which occurred in 1984.
3 December – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Declared by the United Nations to promote the rights of disabled persons.
4 December – Indian Navy Day
Celebrates the role of the Indian Navy, especially in the Operation Trident.
7 December – Armed Forces Flag Day (India)
Dedicated to the welfare of soldiers and their families.
9 December – International Anti-Corruption Day
Observed by the United Nations.
10 December – Human Rights Day
Marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948.
11 December – International Mountain Day
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about mountain ecosystems.
14 December – National Energy Conservation Day (India)
Organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
16 December – Vijay Diwas (India)
Marks India’s victory in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
18 December – International Migrants Day
Observed by the United Nations.
22 December – National Mathematics Day (India)
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
23 December – Kisan Diwas (National Farmers Day)
Birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
24 December – National Consumer Day (India)
Marks the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act 1986.
26 December – Veer Bal Diwas (India)
Veer Bal Diwas is observed every year on 26 December in India.
The day commemorates the martyrdom of the two sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
Their names were: