December 2026 Awareness Days, Celebrations & Bank Holidays

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Discover the key December 2026 awareness days, national celebrations and UK bank holidays with Griffwoods.

From World AIDS Day and International Volunteer Day to Christmas Jumper Day, the Winter Solstice and Christmas itself, December brings together important awareness campaigns, seasonal traditions and festive celebrations.

Use our December calendar to plan ahead, remember important dates and get ready for the festive season. Looking for a little something special? Explore our Gifts under £5 for affordable Christmas presents and stocking fillers, Christmas Decor & other Christmas Gifts.

For more dates throughout the year, visit our UK National Celebration Days Calendar.

• 1st – World AIDS Day
• 3rd – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• 5th – International Volunteer Day
• 10th – Human Rights Day
• 10th – Christmas Jumper Day
• 21st – Winter Solstice / Shortest Day
• 24th – Christmas Eve
• 25th – Christmas Day / UK Bank Holiday
• 26th – Boxing Day
• 28th – Boxing Day Substitute Bank Holiday – UK
• 31st – New Year's Eve

Dates are for the 2026 calendar year. UK bank holidays differ between England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Some awareness and campaign dates are organised independently and may be subject to change.

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