December 4 National Days

December 4, 2025, is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years), with 27 days remaining. Falling on a Thursday in the 49th week, the date highlights wildlife conservation, teamwork and workplace appreciation, as well as seasonal traditions, along with several food-themed observances.

Below is a list of 11 national and international days observed on December 4, each with a brief explanation.

National & International Days on December 4

Cabernet Franc Day is an annual celebration created in 2015 to honor one of France’s oldest red wine grapes. The date, December 4, marks the anniversary of Cardinal Richelieu’s death, the figure credited with bringing Cabernet Franc cuttings from Bordeaux to the Loire Valley in the 1600s. Later Cabernet Franc became the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world’s best-known wine varieties.

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Celebrate Shelter Pets Day* (First Thursday after Thanksgiving) was created in 2010 by the Humane Society of the United States and Maddie’s Fund to draw attention to the many dogs and cats in shelters looking for a home. It started as an online campaign where people shared photos of adopted pets on Facebook, and it has grown into a national effort that encourages families to consider adoption and learn how shelters support animal welfare.

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Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day encourages organizations to recognize how much smoother and more successful projects become when people with different strengths work toward a common goal. It emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the positive energy that comes from teams who support one another and accomplish what would be difficult to do alone.

International Cheetah Day highlights the need to protect the world’s fastest land animal. The day was created in 2010 by Dr. Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund and is tied to the birthday of Khayam, a cheetah she raised in the late 1970s. Working with Khayam helped Dr. Marker understand how vulnerable wild cheetahs had become, especially in Namibia, where many were killed to protect livestock. That experience inspired her lifelong commitment to cheetah conservation and eventually led to the founding of the CCF.

International Day of Banks focuses on how banks support communities and economic growth. Created by the United Nations in 2019, the day explains that banks do more than hold money. They help fund roads, schools, small businesses, and projects that improve daily life. It also highlights how financial institutions can support global goals such as good jobs, cleaner energy, and stronger local economies.

National Cookie Day was created in 1987 by Matt Nader of the Blue Chip Cookie Company to give cookies their own moment in the holiday season. The idea first appeared in a 1976 Sesame Street calendar, and it eventually became a nationwide celebration where people enjoy baking, buying, and sharing their favorite cookies.

National Cookie Day

National Dice Day celebrates one of the oldest gaming tools in the world. Dice have been used for more than 5,000 years in places like ancient Egypt, Rome, and China, appearing in everything from fortune-telling rituals to early board games.

National Dice Day

National Sock Day was founded in 2016 by the apparel company Pair of Thieves. The observance highlights socks and draws attention to the fact that shelters often need new pairs for the people they serve. Many participants donate socks, support organizations running winter clothing drives, or share the day online to encourage others to contribute.

National Sock Day

Santa’s List Day celebrates the idea that Santa is wrapping up his “naughty or nice” list for the season. The day invites people to take a moment to think about kindness and good deeds as Christmas gets closer.

Wear Brown Shoes Day adds a bit of fun to the daily routine by encouraging people to choose brown footwear for the day.

Wildlife Conservation Day was established in 2012 by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to draw attention to the urgent need to protect endangered species and stop wildlife trafficking. The observance highlights how fragile many animal populations have become and reminds people that once a species disappears, it cannot be brought back.