Veterans Day 2026
Veterans Day honours those who served in the US armed forces, with thank-you gestures and donations.
Veterans Day honours those who served in the US armed forces, with thank-you gestures and donations.
Children's Day in India is celebrated on 14 November and is a popular occasion to gift books, toys and games to kids.
Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru with prayers, langar and sweets shared with family and neighbours.
Thanksgiving is a family feast and a day for gratitude, with hostess gifts and thank-you gestures.
Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season with big discounts, a great time to pick up gifts early.
Small Business Saturday encourages shopping from independent local businesses and makers.
Cyber Monday is the online counterpart of Black Friday with deals on tech and online-only offers.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, a nice moment to give a donation in a loved one's name.
Hanukkah is the eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sundown on 4 December, with a gift for each night, gelt and family gatherings.
Christmas Eve is traditionally when families gather, decorate and open the first gifts.
Christmas is the biggest gifting day of the year in the US and is also widely celebrated in India.
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African-American culture and heritage, with a gift exchange (zawadi) on the final day.