December 5 Holidays

December 5 Daily Holidays in 2024

Animal

Celebrate Shelter Pets Day

Show your love for shelter pets this Celebrate Shelter Pets Day - adopt, donate, or simply spread the word and make a difference!

Special Interest

International Ninja Day

Unleash your inner ninja and celebrate International Ninja Day with awesome ninja-themed activities, recipes, and crafts!

Fun

National Blue Jeans Day

Celebrate National Blue Jeans Day with denim-clad style! Rock your favorite jeans and make a statement!

Special Interest

World Soil Day

Join us in honoring World Soil Day and recognize the importance of soil for food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and biodiversity!

Cause

International Volunteer Day

Make a difference this International Volunteer Day! Find local volunteer opportunities in your area and share your time, skills, and kindness.

Fun

Bathtub Party Day

Get ready to soak, relax and have a blast on Bathtub Party Day! It's the perfect excuse to unwind and pamper yourself.

Relationship

National Communicate with your kids days

National Communicate with your Kids Day is the perfect opportunity to bond, listen, and have meaningful conversations with your children. Don't miss out on this important day!

Food & Beverage

National Repeal Day

Raise a glass and cheers to National Repeal Day - the perfect day to celebrate the end of Prohibition and enjoy your favorite beverages!

Food & Beverage

Sacher-Torte Day

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Sacher-Torte on its special day - perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth!

Name Days

National Johnny Day

It's time to celebrate National Johnny Day with your favorite Johns, Johnnys, and Johnathans - let them know how much they mean to you!

Cultural

Krampusnacht

Get ready to embrace the dark side on Krampusnacht - a night filled with spooky traditions and frightening festivities!

Name Days

National Devon Day

Calling all Devons! It's time to celebrate your unique name and all the amazing people who share it on National Devon Day.

Federal

National Father’s Day in Thailand

This Father's Day, make your dad feel extra loved and appreciated with traditional Thai food, cultural experiences, and quality time together.

Cultural

Discovery Day (Haiti)

Experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Haiti on Discovery Day - a celebration of all things Haitian! Join in on the festivities today.

2024 Monthly Holidays that include December 5

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 5

<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/paula-patton" 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/16f67a1c-2666-4d5f-6f2f-2034ef0a9c00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Paula Patton" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/paula-patton" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Paula Patton</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/walt-disney" 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/6f4e7590-164a-4fa2-ba33-d49a93fbf400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Walt Disney" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Entrepreneur</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/walt-disney" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Walt Disney</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/matt-james" 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/a0cd6d29-6ec0-40f0-181c-024412e56e00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Matt James" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/matt-james" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Matt James</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/conan-gray" 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/8d7476fd-e632-433d-7ea5-7e0cd9a68200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Conan Gray" 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/conan-gray" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Conan Gray</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/haley-pham" 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/236f5f8e-27c9-4542-d1d9-32d7237ec000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Haley Pham" 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/haley-pham" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Haley Pham</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/jules-leblanc" 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/5dc03540-8d71-4f5e-4a1f-a4a659fa9800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jules LeBlanc" 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/jules-leblanc" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jules LeBlanc</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/chase-rutherford" 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/58d5c09e-6b75-4e1e-049b-ebe1f42de100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Chase Rutherford" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/chase-rutherford" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Chase Rutherford</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on December 5

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1033</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Major Earthquake in the Levant</div><div class='timeline-text'>A severe earthquake hits the Jordan Rift Valley, causing wide-scale destruction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1560</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Charles IX Becomes King of France</div><div class='timeline-text'>At age 13, Charles IX ascends to the French throne with Catherine de' Medici serving as regent.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1766</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Sale by James Christie</div><div class='timeline-text'>James Christie, founder of famous auction house Christie's, holds his first sale in London.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1831</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>John Quincy Adams Enters House of Reps</div><div class='timeline-text'>Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams takes his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1941</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Soviet Counter-Attack in Battle of Moscow</div><div class='timeline-text'>Georgy Zhukov leads the Soviet counter-attack against the German army in World War II's Battle of Moscow.</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'>Formation of AFL-CIO</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merge to form the AFL-CIO.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Roger Donlon Awarded Medal of Honor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War for his bravery in battle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First President of Ukraine Elected</div><div class='timeline-text'>Leonid Kravchuk wins election as the first President of Ukraine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UK Enacts Civil Partnership Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, and the first civil partnership is registered.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Orion" Exploration Flight Test</div><div class='timeline-text'>Exploration Flight Test-1, the first flight test of Orion, takes to the skies, marking a significant moment in space exploration.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is December 5?

December 5th is a day brimming with diverse and meaningful celebrations! Join in on World Soil Day to advocate for sustainable soil management, or express your gratitude to volunteers worldwide on International Volunteer Day. Get your denim on for National Blue Jeans Day, or perhaps indulge in a slice of delicious Sacher-Torte for Sacher-Torte Day. Let's not forget the whimsy of Bathtub Party Day, unearth the mysteries on Krampusnacht, and, for some action-packed fun, channel your inner stealth on International Ninja Day. Gear up for a day packed with joy, celebration, and perhaps a bit of mischief!