December 29 Holidays

December 29 Daily Holidays in 2024

Special Interest

Still Need To Do Day

Still Need To Do Day is here! Remind yourself of all the tasks still to be done, and get motivated to tackle them with a positive attitude!

Arts & Entertainment

International Cello Day

Get ready to be swept away by the beautiful sounds of the cello on International Cello Day - a day dedicated to celebrating this magnificent instrument!

Food & Beverage

National Pepper Pot Day

Spice up your day with National Pepper Pot Day! Try out delicious recipes, grab some discounts, and enjoy a flavorful celebration.

Special Interest

Tick Tock Day

Celebrate Tick Tock Day with us! Keep your clocks ticking and join in on the fun with our amazing giveaways, discounts, and more!

Name Days

National Paula Day

It's time to honor all the amazing Paulas out there - celebrate National Paula Day by showing some love and appreciation for the Paulas in your life!

Federal

Mongolia Independence Day

Join us in celebrating Mongolia Independence Day with cultural festivities, traditional food, and a colorful parade showcasing the country's rich history and heritage!

Name Days

National Ha Day

Join in the fun and embrace your inner goofball on National Ha Day - a day dedicated to laughter, jokes, and all things hilarious!

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2024 Monthly Holidays that include December 29

Animal

National Cat Lovers’ Month

Celebrate National Cat Lovers' Month - show your furry friends some extra love with special treats, toys, and cuddles!

Special Interest

Month of Giving

The Month of Giving is here - make a positive difference in your community and spread joy by donating to local charities!

Special Interest

Spiritual Literacy Month

Discover the power of your spiritual side this month with Spiritual Literacy Month - explore new beliefs and practices to live a more fulfilling life!

Cause

Universal Human Rights Month

This Universal Human Rights Month, join us in standing up for everyone's right to freedom and equality - because we're all worth it!

Health

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Join us in raising awareness for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - don't drink and drive, it's not worth the risk!

Cause

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Make sure your holiday gifts are safe and fun for all ages - shop during Safe Toys and Gifts Month to find toys that meet safety standards!

Cause

National Volunteers Month

Let's give a big round of applause to all the amazing volunteers out there - thank you for making a difference in our communities!

Food & Beverage

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Let's raise awareness and promote safe food practices this Worldwide Food Service Safety Month - because a healthy meal starts with proper handling!

Cause

Gift of Sight Month

Spread the gift of sight and give someone a brighter future this month - donate to organizations that provide vision care for those in need!

Special Interest

National Tie Month

It's time to bring out your best neckwear and celebrate National Tie Month in style - a perfect excuse to add some fun and fashion to your work wardrobe!

Special Interest

National Write a Business Plan Month

Ready to bring your business idea to life? Join the thousands of entrepreneurs celebrating National Write a Business Plan Month and get your plan in gear!

Cause

Operation Santa Paws

Spread holiday cheer and help shelter animals by participating in Operation Santa Paws - donate toys, treats, or even adopt a furry friend!

Religious

Advent Begins

Light the first candle and fill your hearts with love as Advent Begins, welcoming the joyous season of peace, hope, and anticipation!

Special Interest

Falls Festival History

Dive into the story of Falls Festival, an extraordinary journey of music and merriment from its humble beginnings to a global phenomenon!

Health

The Nos Galan Road Races

Ready, set, race! Join the excitement and tradition of The Nos Galan Road Races - a festive event filled with running, music, and fun for all ages.

Cause

Volunteerism Month (Philippines)

Calling all Filipinos to make a positive impact in their communities this Volunteerism Month! Join forces and spread kindness through service.

2024 Famous Birthdays on December 29

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ted-danson" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/caeba7c2-011a-42b1-1563-fe485f87ad00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ted Danson" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ted-danson" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ted Danson</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/alison-brie" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/f563f476-de2d-43c5-58cd-98687d0baa00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Alison Brie" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/alison-brie" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Alison Brie</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/diego-luna" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/b98d8ea4-b868-4778-2f0a-59c706765b00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Diego Luna" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/diego-luna" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Diego Luna</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/danny-mcbride" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/6b075e95-8617-4a0e-41a4-964e3bd7c100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Danny McBride" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/danny-mcbride" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Danny McBride</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/paris-berelc" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/95d9a98f-2da5-44aa-30cd-2caf9cb31f00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Paris Berelc" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/paris-berelc" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Paris Berelc</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/andrew-johnson" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/cfb5266f-234f-4ede-e0cf-f5184f5fae00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Andrew Johnson" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">US President</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/andrew-johnson" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Andrew Johnson</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ross-lynch" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/67c49319-df48-4bfc-b42a-9a5a75bb8400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ross Lynch" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ross-lynch" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ross Lynch</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on December 29

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1170</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Thomas Becket's Martyrdom</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, was assassinated, later becoming a saint and martyr in the Anglican Communion and the Catholic Church.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1607</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pocahontas Saves John Smith</div><div class='timeline-text'>John Smith records that Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, successfully intervenes to save his life.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1812</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>USS Constitution Victory</div><div class='timeline-text'>The USS Constitution, under Captain William Bainbridge, captures the HMS Java off the coast of Brazil.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1845</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Annexation of Texas</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States annexes the Republic of Texas as the 28th state.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1911</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mongolia's Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mongolia gains independence from the Qing Dynasty.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Hollywood Feature Film</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cecil B. DeMille starts filming "The Squaw Man", Hollywood's first feature film.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Ireland</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Irish Free State becomes a new state called Ireland after the adoption of a new constitution.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Havel, the first post-communist President</div><div class='timeline-text'>Václav Havel, Czech writer, and philosopher are elected the first post-communist President of Czechoslovakia.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Guatemalan Civil War</div><div class='timeline-text'>Guatemala and leaders of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a peace accord, marking the end of a 36-year civil war.</div></div></div>

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UK Clears Post-WWII loan Debt</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UK clears its post-WWII loan debt to the United States and Canada.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is December 29?

December 29th offers a unique blend of celebrations that cater to various interests and passions! Embrace culinary warmth with National Pepper Pot Day, acknowledging a stew that's as rich in flavor as it is in history. Wrap up your yearly tasks with Still Need To Do Day and Tick Tock Day, both perfect for those final pushes towards your New Year’s resolutions. Music lovers can revel in International Cello Day, honoring the deep, resonant sounds of this elegant instrument. For a touch of humor, celebrate National Ha Day, and if you're in a festive national spirit, join Mongolia as they honor their Independence Day. There’s truly something for everyone on December 29th!