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Everything December 4, 2026 celebrates
8 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for Friday, December 4, 2026.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Start of HanukkahReligious | Celebration | |
| 02 | Bartender Appreciation Day | Beer | |
| 03 | Cabernet Franc Day | Food | |
| 04 | International Cheetah Day | Nature | |
| 05 | National Cookie Day | Food |
| 06 | National Dice Day | Kids & Family | |
| 07 | National Sock Day | Celebration | |
| 08 | Wildlife Conservation Day | Nature |
The Start of Hanukkah falls on this date in 2026 because it is set by a rule rather than a fixed date — in 2027, it lands on December 24.
Born on December 4
Historic figures
- Rainer Maria Rilke1875–1926Austrian-Swiss poet and author
- Francisco Franco1892–1975Spanish general and dictator, Prime Minister of Spain
- Thomas Carlyle1795–1881Scottish-English historian, philosopher, and academic
- Samuel Butler1835–1902English author and critic
Celebrities & public figures
- Jay-Zb. 1969American rapper
- Jeff Bridgesb. 1949American actor
- Marisa Tomeib. 1964American actress
- Tyra Banksb. 1973American model
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 4, 2026.
For what falls on December 4 in any year, see December 4 holidays and observances.
For every date on record in 2026, see 2026 holidays and observances.