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November 26, 2024

Resources for December Observances

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

Here is a list of resources for December observances.

Month-Long Observances

SAFE TOYS AND GIFTS AWARENESS MONTH

UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH

LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE MONTH

WORLDWIDE FOOD SERVICE SAFETY MONTH

Week-Long Observances

DECEMBER 4-8 IS NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK

Days of Recognition

DECEMBER 2 IS SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY

DECEMBER 3 IS NATIONAL ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD DAY

DECEMBER 3 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

DECEMBER 5 IS NATIONAL COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR KIDS DAY

DECEMBER 10 IS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

DECEMBER 21 IS NATIONAL SHORT STORY DAY