December Awareness Days 2025

Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby. 

Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for December 2025. Be sure to subscribe to the Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

• Christian Heritage Month - December 2025
• World AIDS Day - December 1, 2025
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3, 2025
• National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - December 6, 2025
• Human Rights Day - December 10, 2025
• Hanukkah - December 14 to 22
• International Migrants Day - December 18, 2025
• Winter Solstice - December 21, 2025
• Christmas - December 25, 2025
• Kwanzaa - December 26, 2025 to January 1, 2026