December 28 National Days

December 28 is 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years), with only 3 days remaining until the new year. With a mix of reflective and fun observances, this day encourages connection, relaxation, and appreciation for creativity and tradition.

Below is a list of six national and international days celebrated on December 28, each with a brief explanation.

National Call a Friend Day: Nestled between Christmas and New Year’s, this day encourages people to reconnect with friends through meaningful phone calls. It’s an opportunity to strengthen friendships, especially with those who live far away, and remind them they are cared for.

National Card Playing Day: This day invites everyone to unwind from the holiday season with a game of cards. Whether playing classic games with family or learning new ones with friends, it’s a perfect way to relax and enjoy quality time.

National Chocolate Candy Day: Celebrated by indulging in leftover chocolate candies from the holidays, this day highlights truffles, chocolate oranges, and other sweet treats that often accompany the festive season.

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National Download Day: Known as the busiest day of the year for app downloads, this day encourages people to explore new apps, organize their devices, and make life more convenient and entertaining. With many receiving smartphones for Christmas, it’s the perfect time to explore the digital world.

National Short Film Day: This day celebrates the birth of cinema when the Lumière brothers presented the first short films to a paying audience on December 28, 1895, in Paris. The films, each about 50 seconds long, introduced the world to the magic of motion pictures, laying the foundation for the global film industry.

Pledge of Allegiance Day: Commemorating the day Congress adopted the Pledge of Allegiance into the U.S. Flag Code in 1945, this day reflects on the history and patriotic significance of the Pledge, which was originally written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy.