December 2025 days of significance

The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.

Below is a list of days of significance recognized this December. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

December 2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

December 2 – Giving Tuesday

December 3 – International Day for Persons with Disabilities

December 6 – National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 10 – Human Rights Day        

December 14 - 22 – Hanukkah

December 18 – International Migrants Day

December 25 – Christmas Day

December 26 - January 1 – Kwanzaa

To learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in Oshawa, visit oshawa.ca/DEI. To request a flag raising or proclamation, please visit oshawa.ca/FlagRaisingandProclamation.