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What heritage month is December?

December has no nationally recognized heritage month, but it's full of national days and festivals.

National days, holidays & festivals in December 2026

Sat, Dec 12
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Mexican
Thu, Dec 24
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Italian
Thu, Dec 24
Wigilia, Christmas Eve supper
Polish
Date varies
Shab-e Yalda, the longest night (around December 21)
Iranian

Holidays that follow a lunar or religious calendar are listed without a fixed date because they move every year. Missing one? Post it as an event in your community.

Ways to celebrate

Cook a family recipe and share it, ask an older relative about the old days (our interview questions help), find a festival near you, or join your heritage community.

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