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Everything December 31, 2026 celebrates
6 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for Thursday, December 31, 2026.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | New Year's EveLead | Celebration | |
| 02 | National Champagne Day | Beer | |
| 03 | Hogmanay | Celebration | |
| 04 | World Peace Meditation Day | Celebration | |
| 05 | Make Up Your Mind Day | Celebration | |
| 06 | One Voice Day | Music |
Born on December 31
Historic figures
- Henri Matisse1869–1954French painter and sculptor
- Jacques Cartier1492–1557French navigator and explorer
- George C. Marshall1880–1959American general and politician, 50th United States Secretary of State
- Val Kilmer1959–2025American actor
Celebrities & public figures
- Alex Fergusonb. 1941Scottish footballer and manager
- Steve Bruceb. 1960English footballer and manager
- Seydou Doumbiab. 1987Ivorian footballer
- Taylor Hackfordb. 1944American director
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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 31, 2026.
For what falls on December 31 in any year, see December 31 holidays and observances.
For every date on record in 2026, see 2026 holidays and observances.