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Everything December 24, 2026 celebrates
5 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for Thursday, December 24, 2026.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Christmas EveLead | Celebration | |
| 02 | National Eggnog Day | Food | |
| 03 | Feast of the Seven Fishes | Food | |
| 04 | Last-Minute Shopper's Day | Celebration | |
| 05 | National Regifting Day | Celebration |
Born on December 24
Historic figures
- James Prescott Joule1818–1889English physicist and brewer
- Adam Mickiewicz1798–1855Polish poet and playwright
- John, King of England1166–1216King of England
- Ava Gardner1922–1990American actress
Celebrities & public figures
- Ilham Aliyevb. 1961Azerbaijani businessman and politician
- Hamid Karzaib. 1957Afghan politician
- Ricky Martinb. 1971Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actor
- Stephenie Meyerb. 1973American author and film producer
Everyone born on December 24 →
Birth dates from Wikidata; names link to Wikipedia.
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