Permanent recordWednesday
Everything December 2, 2026 celebrates
7 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Business of Popping Corn DayLead | Food | |
| 02 | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | Community | |
| 03 | National Fritters Day | Food | |
| 04 | National Mutt Day | Dogs | |
| 05 | National Package Protection Day | Celebration | |
| 06 | Play Basketball Day | Sports | |
| 07 | Special Education Day | Kids & Family |
Born on December 2
Historic figures
- Maria Callas1923–1977American-Greek soprano and actress
- Pedro II of Brazil1825–1891Emperor of Brazil from 1831 to 1889
- Georges Seurat1859–1891French painter
- Otto Dix1891–1969German painter and illustrator
Celebrities & public figures
- Britney Spearsb. 1981American singer-songwriter
- Lucy Liub. 1968American actress and producer
- Nelly Furtadob. 1978Canadian singer-songwriter
- Monica Selesb. 1973Serbian-American tennis player
Birth dates from Wikidata; names link to Wikipedia.
Today Celebrates tracks daily national, international and world observances all year. This page is a permanent record of December 2, 2026.
For what falls on December 2 in any year, see December 2 holidays and observances.
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