December 8 National Days

December 8, 2025, is the 343rd day of the year, with 22 days remaining until the end of the year. Falling on a Monday in the 50th week, the date draws attention to skilled trade workers, puzzle-solving and mental focus, and the history of a well-known American dessert.

Below is a list of 9 national and international days celebrated on December 8, each with a brief explanation.

National & International Days on December 8

Green Monday* (Second Monday in December) refers to a major online shopping event established by eBay in 2007. In this context, “green” relates to money rather than environmental themes. The day became known as one of the busiest online shopping dates of the season because it usually falls at the point when shoppers can still order gifts with reliable delivery before Christmas. Many large retailers—including Amazon, Target, and Walmart—take part by offering discounts, often repeating or extending promotions first introduced on Cyber Monday.

National Blue Collar Day recognizes the many people who work in hands-on and skilled trades—such as construction, electrical work, plumbing, repair services, and maintenance. These workers keep buildings functioning, transportation moving, and everyday systems running. The observance was created in 2019 by Todd Sohn to draw attention to the value of blue-collar work. The term “blue collar” dates back to 1924 and refers to the sturdy blue shirts worn by laborers, which helped hide dirt on the job.

National Brownie Day celebrates the chocolate brownie, which likely originated in Chicago in 1893 when Bertha Palmer asked the Palmer House Hotel to create a small dessert for boxed lunches at the World’s Columbian Exposition. The original version included chocolate, walnuts, and an apricot glaze, and early brownies were dense because they were made without baking powder.

National Brownie Day

National Crossword Solvers Day was introduced in 2022 by crossword writer Myles Mellor to recognize the enjoyment and mental challenge that solving provides. It is distinct from National Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21, which marks the 1913 publication of the first modern crossword.

National Donair Day 🇨🇦 celebrates the donair, a dish closely associated with Halifax, Nova Scotia, where it was named the city’s official food in 2015. The observance was established in 2016 by King of Donair, a restaurant founded in 1973 by Greek immigrant Peter Gamoulakos, whose recipe helped make the donair a regional staple.

National Health Savings Account Day, founded by Ameriflex in 2019, highlights how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) help individuals set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses. The observance is tied to December 8, the date in 2003 when the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act was signed into law, creating HSAs. It is separate from National HSA Awareness Day, which takes place on October 15.

National Lard Day highlights the return of traditional cooking fats and the use of pure lard, which is simply rendered pork fat. The observance was created by the Healthy Fats Coalition to explain why lard declined in popularity during the rise of processed shortenings and to clarify its possible uses in the kitchen. Supporters note that minimally processed lard has a high smoke point for frying and produces especially tender, flaky results in baked goods such as biscuits and pie crusts.

Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day invites people to use imagination by acting as if they have arrived from another era. The observance began in 2007 through online sci-fi communities that enjoyed the idea of exploring the present from the viewpoint of a visitor from the past or the future. It has remained an informal tradition that highlights how everyday life can look very different depending on the time period you imagine yourself coming from.

Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day

👽 For dedicated Doctor Who fans, there’s also International Dalek Remembrance Day on December 21, Doctor Who Day on November 23, Fish Fingers and Custard Day on April 3 and Impossible Astronaut Day on April 23.

Take It In The Ear Day is an informal observance with unclear origins, but it is commonly interpreted as a reminder to practice attentive listening. The day encourages people to be more receptive to advice, feedback, and perspectives they might usually overlook, using a silly name to draw attention to the importance of thoughtful communication.