International Mountain Day 11 Dec 2025

International Mountain Day

Every 11 December, we celebrate International Mountain Day, honouring the majestic peaks that shape our planet and the glaciers that support life. From the rolling Alps to the towering Himalayas, mountains cover nearly a quarter of Earth"s land and host 15% of the world"s population and nearly half of its biodiversity hotspots. Mount Everest, the world"s highest peak at over 8,800 metres, stands as a symbol of human aspiration and natural beauty. Its glaciers feed rivers sustaining millions, showing that mountains are more than scenery—they are lifelines.

© shoults/Alamy

palette

Today in History

International Mountain Day
11 Dec 2023International Mountain Day
11 Dec 2024International Mountain Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

14 Jun 2024Peggys Cove Lighthouse, Canada
25 Dec 2025Merry Christmas!
29 Dec 2025St Gregory Church in Ani Ruins, Kars, Türkiye
12 Oct 2025Village of Saranac Lake, New York, United States
26 Apr 2025Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario, Canada
Her legend and mystery endure
14 Oct 2024Coco Beach, Goa, India
What are these unique creatures?
20 Jul 2024International Moon Day
International Mountain Day
23 Feb 2025Mount Fuji Day
Where history comes alive
3 Oct 2023Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
17 Mar 2024Saint Patricks Day
28 Feb 2024Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
24 Sep 2025Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, United States
An oasis in a sea of sand
8 Jul 2024Blueberries growing in the wild
12 Aug 2024World Elephant Day
1 Feb 2026Colourful house in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
16 Dec 2023Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
The Riviera of India
12 May 2024Skiddaw, Lake District National Park
In hot water
Doves of peace
Celebrating the Scottish bard
17 Feb 2025Jorvik Viking Festival
23 Aug 2025European fallow deer in England
History in the making
Sunlight turning silver to gold