December 19 National Days

December 19, 2025, is the 353rd day of the year, with 12 days remaining until the end of the year. Falling on a Friday in the 50th week, the date comes just days before Christmas, and many of the observances reflect this seasonal focus, including hard candy, evergreen trees, and holiday sweaters.

Below is a list of all 6 national and international days celebrated on December 19, each with a brief explanation.

National & International Days on December 19

Look for an Evergreen Day Look for an Evergreen Day invites you to notice evergreen trees just as they are, without lights or ornaments. Created by the National Arborist Association, the day highlights their year-round needles and what they represent during winter. It also signals that Christmas tree season is moving fast, and it is time to choose your tree.

National Emo Day shines a light on a music-driven subculture that puts honest emotions front and center. Emerging from the punk scene in the 1980s and gaining wider attention in the early 2000s, emo also left a clear mark on youth fashion and the way people shared feelings and identity online.

National Hard Candy Day celebrates the slow-melting sweets many of us recognize instantly, from fruit drops and peppermints to butterscotch, ribbon candy, lollipops, and candy canes.

National Hard Candy Day

National Oatmeal Muffin Day highlights a muffin made to actually keep you full. Oats add fiber and a denser texture, giving these muffins a comforting flavor that works well for breakfast or a simple snack.

National Underdog Day* (Third Friday in December) was created in 1976 by Peter Moeller. The day recognizes the people who work quietly behind the scenes, support others without seeking credit, and keep things running through steady, reliable effort.

Ugly Sweater Day* (Third Friday of December) is your official excuse to wear that over-the-top holiday sweater to work, school, or anywhere else you like. The brighter, sillier, and more questionable the design, the better.