December 31 Holidays

Cultural

New Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year with family and friends - enjoy festive feasts, decorations, and a sparkling countdown to an amazing year!

Special Interest

No Interruptions Day

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of life - celebrate No Interruptions Day by taking some time for yourself and enjoy the peace & quiet!

Fun

Unlucky Day

Embrace your bad luck on Unlucky Day and turn it into an opportunity - make a wish, cross your fingers, and look out for hidden blessings!

Food & Beverage

National Champagne Day

Celebrate National Champagne Day with a toast to good friends, great memories, and endless fun! Pop the bubbly and enjoy the day.

Special Interest

World Peace Meditation Day

Take a moment to find inner peace and harmony on World Peace Meditation Day - join us for an inspiring meditation journey!

Special Interest

Make Up Your Mind Day

Today is the day to stop being indecisive and make those tough decisions! It's Make Up Your Mind Day, so trust your gut and go for it.

Cultural

Hogmanay

Get ready to ring in the new year with a bang! Join the lively celebrations and traditions of Hogmanay, Scotland's festive New Year's Eve party.

Name Days

National Andrea Day

It's time to honor all the amazing Andreas out there on National Andrea Day! Share your love and appreciation for the Andreas in your life.

Federal

Restoration Day in Geneva

Experience the rich history and culture of Geneva on Restoration Day, as we honor the city's past and celebrate its present. Don't miss out!

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2024 Monthly Holidays that include December 31

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 31

<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/psy" 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/672c3695-3ffc-48df-eb93-cf6d75bf9300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Psy" 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/psy" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Psy</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/val-kilmer" 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/38996acd-5330-49f4-742e-fb22eecdec00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Val Kilmer" 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/val-kilmer" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Val Kilmer</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/hunter-schafer" 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/fada953d-9011-4e7a-b425-b3c1e54a3d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Hunter Schafer" 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/hunter-schafer" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Hunter Schafer</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/bailey-mcknight" 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/7ac98383-d2b8-479b-c652-ccc11e93ea00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Bailey McKnight" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">YouTube Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bailey-mcknight" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Bailey McKnight</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/donald-trump-jr" 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/832016f1-ecea-4907-b420-0f102f6fd000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Donald Trump Jr." 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/donald-trump-jr" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Donald Trump Jr.</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/nicholas-sparks" 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/b58037bd-c0cf-4d01-8f60-d4f2c7b46800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Nicholas Sparks" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Novelist</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/nicholas-sparks" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Nicholas Sparks</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/john-denver" 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/48472b1b-270e-4b36-f817-b90c8fc9e100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="John Denver" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Folk Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/john-denver" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">John Denver</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on December 31

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>British East India Company Chartered</div><div class='timeline-text'>The English monarch Queen Elizabeth I chartered the British East India Company, setting the stage for British colonial rule in India.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1759</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Guinness Brewery Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arthur Guinness signed a long-term lease and laid the foundation for the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1879</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Edison's Incandescent Lighting Demonstration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison publicly unveiled his incandescent lighting to the public in Menlo Park, New Jersey, sparking a revolution in illumination technology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1906</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signing of the Persian Constitution</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar signed the Persian Constitution of 1906, marking a period of legislative reform in Iran.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1942</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commissioning of USS Essex</div><div class='timeline-text'>The USS Essex, the lead aircraft carrier of the 24-ship Essex class, was commissioned, supporting operations during World War II.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Major Achievement for General Motors</div><div class='timeline-text'>General Motors became the very first U.S. corporation to reap profits surpassing US$1 billion within a year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coup in the Central African Republic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jean-Bédel Bokassa, along with his military officers, ignited a coup against the government of President David Dacko.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>AT&T Bell System Breakup</div><div class='timeline-text'>The original AT&T was broken up by the U.S. government in a landmark case, signalling a shift in the telecommunication landscape.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Transfer of the Panama Canal</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. returned control of the Panama Canal to Panama, fulfilling the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opening of Taipei 101</div><div class='timeline-text'>Taipei 101, the world's tallest skyscraper at that time, was officially inaugurated in Taiwan.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is December 31?

December 31st is a day brimming with celebrations and significant observances, making it one of the most dynamic dates on the calendar! Revel in the global excitement of New Year’s Eve and the sparkle of National Champagne Day, or find moments of reflection during World Peace Meditation Day and Restoration Day in Geneva. Whether you're toasting to new beginnings, engaging in mindful meditation, or choosing decisive resolutions on Make Up Your Mind Day, December 31 offers a perfect blend of festivity, contemplation, and personal renewal. Dive into the cultural richness of Hogmanay in Scotland or enjoy a quieter moment on No Interruptions Day—the choice is yours as you bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new!