December 26 Special Day in India, What Special Day Celebrated on 26 December?

December 26 Special Day in India, What Special day celebrated on 26 December is something that most people are searching for. Well, find out the list of December 26 Special Day in India right here in this article. December 26 special day also contains the history and famous personalities birthdays.

by Mubarak Ali

Updated Dec 31, 2022

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December 26 Special Day in India, What Special Day Celebrated on 26 December?

December 26 Special Day in India

Special days can be birthdays or the history of a particular person. Here in this article, you can check out the December 26 Special Day in India. There are famous personalities on the list of today special day in India. Let's quickly head into the article to what happened today in Indian history and much more details.

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December 26 Special Day

People who aren't aware of what is December 26 special day, can head into this section. Well looking on the list of December 26 Special Day, today is 

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S No December 26 Special Day
1 Boxing Day
2 National Whiner’s Day
3 National Thank You Note Day 
4 National Homeowners Day
5 National Candy Cane Day

#1. Boxing Day

Boxing Day is observed in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada the day following Christmas. But first, let's get one thing straight: Boxing Day isn't about pummeling your opponents. This one-of-a-kind festival has its origins in both gift-giving and classism.

#2. National Whiner’s Day

National Whiner’s Day is observed on 26th December. Many people have it harder than others. Some people are having difficulty putting food on the table or keeping a roof over their heads. Others don't have any relatives or pals. Families that don't have a single gift beneath the tree may be grateful for each other.

#3. National Thank You Note Day 

If we take the time to do so, celebrating National Thank You Note Day is actually fairly simple. All it takes is for us to be in the company of family and/or friends, and after we've mastered that, all we have to do now is pass around cards or notes thanking our family members for the gifts they've given us and the affection we all share on a daily basis.

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#4. National Homeowners Day

Paisley Vartanian launched National Homeowners Day in 2020, which is observed on December 26 every year. This is said to be the best time to make an offer on a home in order to maximise savings. For many people, becoming a homeowner is a significant achievement, as well as a sound investment in their future.

#5. National Candy Cane Day

This day is observed on 26th December. In 1844, a recipe for a white with coloured stripes straight peppermint candy stick was published. However, other legends claim that all-white candy sticks existed in the past.

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What Special Day Celebrated on 26 December - Events

Year Event
1991 Militant Sikhs
2004 Tsunami

#1. Militant Sikhs

Sikh separatists stopped a train in Punjab on Thursday, opened fire on passengers, and pursued down others as they escaped, killing 55 people and injuring 70 more.

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#2. Tsunami

A 100-foot-high tsunami produced by an earthquake of a magnitude of 9.1, one of the strongest ever recorded, killed more than 230,000 people across South Asia on this day. The earthquake, which struck in Sumatra, Indonesia, caused a tsunami that impacted Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and Indonesia.

December 26 Special Day in India - Birthdays

Year Famous People
1929 Taarak Mehta
1944 Baba Amte
1954 Arup Raha
1958 Rajesh Bhola

#1. Taarak Mehta

Tarak Janubhai Mehta was an Indian columnist, humourist, writer, and playwright best known for the Duniya Ne Undha Chasma column. He was a well-known character in Gujarati theatre, having translated and adapted various comedies into Gujarati. His witty weekly column, which initially appeared in Chitralekha in March 1971, took a unique approach to current events. He released 80 novels, three of which were based on columns he wrote for the Gujarati newspaper Divya Bhaskar and the rest on stories from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

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#2. Baba Amte

Murlidhar Devidas Amte (26 December 1914 – 9 February 2008), often known as Baba Amte, was an Indian social worker and social activist who was most recognised for his work in the rehabilitation and empowerment of leprosy patients. The Padma Vibhushan, the Dr. Ambedkar International Award, the Gandhi Peace Prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Templeton Prize, and the Jamnalal Bajaj Award are among the many honours and distinctions he has earned.

#3. Arup Raha

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC (Bengali: ) was the Indian Air Force's 24th Chief of Air Staff, serving from December 31, 2013, to December 31, 2016. He was also the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, the highest-ranking military official in India, who advises the government and ensures joint manship in the armed services.

#4. Rajesh Bhola

Bhola was born in Chandigarh, India, on December 26, 1958. He contributes to The Times of India and publishes a regular spiritualism section in the Gurgaon-based daily Friday Gurgaon. He graduated from Panjab University in Chandigarh with a master's degree in English literature and linguistics. Later on, he earned a PhD in English literature.

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December 26 Special Day in India - FAQs

1. What Special Day on December 26?

Special Day on December 26 is Boxing Day, National Whiner’s Day, etc.

2. When is Boxing Day?

Boxing Day is celebrated on 26th December.

3. When is National Thank You Note Day?

National Thank You Note Day is observed on 26th December

4. When is National Whiner’s Day?

National Whiner’s Day is observed on 26th December

5. When is National Homeowners Day?

National Homeowners Day is observed on 26th December.

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