December 18 national days 2026
On December 18th, 2 national days fall on this date.
December 18 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 2 observances for this date: National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day and National Retail Gift Card Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of December from the month hub.
Fun
Friday, December 18, 2026
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is an informal observance usually marked on the third Friday in December. In 2026 that is Friday…
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Shopping & Deals
Friday, December 18, 2026
National Retail Gift Card Day
National Retail Gift Card Day is an informal U.S. shopping observance commonly listed on December 18. In 2026 that is Friday, December 18…
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