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November 2026: holidays, special days and observances
Every day of November 2026 with its special days: national and public holidays, world and awareness days, and fun days, each with one line about what it marks. Highlights: Election Day (November 3), Diwali (November 8), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving (November 26), Native American Heritage Day (November 27) and Black Friday (November 27).
November 2026 at a glance
| Date | Special days |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 | Clocks go back (winter time) · World Vegan Day |
| Mon 2 | End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists · Deviled Egg Day |
| Tue 3 | Election Day · Sandwich Day |
| Wed 4 | Candy Day |
| Thu 5 | World Tsunami Awareness Day · Chinese Takeout Day |
| Fri 6 | Preventing Exploitation of the Environment in War · Nacho Day |
| Sat 7 | Marie Curie Day |
| Sun 8 | Diwali · World Town Planning Day |
| Mon 9 | International Week of Science and Peace (Nov 9–15) · Go to an Art Museum Day |
| Tue 10 | World Science Day for Peace and Development · Vanilla Cupcake Day |
| Wed 11 | Veterans Day · Singles' Day |
| Thu 12 | World Pneumonia Day · Pizza with Everything Day |
| Fri 13 | World Kindness Day · World Kindness Day |
| Sat 14 | World Diabetes Day · Pickle Day |
| Sun 15 | Fight against Transnational Organized Crime Day · World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims · Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day |
| Mon 16 | International Day of the Mediterranean Diet · International Day for Tolerance · Button Day |
| Tue 17 | World Prematurity Day · Homemade Bread Day |
| Wed 18 | World AMR Awareness Week (Nov 18–24) · Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation · Apple Cider Day |
| Thu 19 | World Philosophy Day · World Toilet Day · International Men's Day |
| Fri 20 | Africa Industrialization Day · World Children's Day · Peanut Butter Fudge Day |
| Sat 21 | World Television Day · World Hello Day |
| Sun 22 | Go for a Ride Day |
| Mon 23 | Espresso Day |
| Tue 24 | World Conjoined Twins Day · Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day |
| Wed 25 | Elimination of Violence against Women Day · Parfait Day |
| Thu 26 | Thanksgiving · World Sustainable Transport Day · World Olive Tree Day · Cake Day |
| Fri 27 | Native American Heritage Day · Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage · Black Friday |
| Sat 28 | Small Business Saturday · Red Planet Day |
| Sun 29 | Solidarity with the Palestinian People |
| Mon 30 | Cyber Monday · Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare · Mousse Day |
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November 1, 2026 is Clocks go back (winter time) in the United States. And a fun one: World Vegan Day.
- Clocks go back (winter time) United StatesFun day
Clocks go back one hour: an extra hour of sleep tonight!
- World Vegan Day Fun day
A day for plant-based cooking. Olive-oil dishes have you covered.
Around the world
- All Saints' Day — 41 countries: Germany, France, Spain and 38 more
- Independence Day — Antigua and Barbuda
- Revolution Day — Algeria
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
November 2, 2026 is End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. And a fun one: Deviled Egg Day.
- End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Worldwide
A call for justice for journalists attacked while doing their job.
- Deviled Egg Day Fun day
A little feast of zesty stuffed eggs.
Around the world
- All Souls' Day — 16 countries: Italy, Brazil, Angola and 13 more
- Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) — Mexico. Marigolds, sugar skulls and colourful altars honour loved ones.
- Independence Day — Antigua and Barbuda
- 4 more days around the world in the app →
November 3, 2026 is Election Day in the United States. And a fun one: Sandwich Day.
- Election Day United States
Americans head to the polls.
- Sandwich Day Fun day
What's your favourite sandwich? Make it today!
Around the world
- Melbourne Cup Day — Australia. 'The race that stops a nation': hats on, everyone watches.
- Culture Day — Japan
- Independence Day — Dominica, Micronesia
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
November 4, 2026 is Candy Day.
- Candy Day Fun day
The day to finish off the Halloween sweets!
Around the world
- Mischief Night — United Kingdom. In northern England, harmless pranks the night before Bonfire Night.
- National Unity and Armed Forces Day (Italy) — Italy. Marking the end of the First World War for Italy in 1918.
- National Day of Community Service — Dominica
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
November 5, 2026 is World Tsunami Awareness Day. And a fun one: Chinese Takeout Day.
- World Tsunami Awareness Day Worldwide
If the sea suddenly pulls back from the shore, head to high ground at once.
- Chinese Takeout Day Fun day
Time for warm noodles and rice straight from the box.
Around the world
- Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) — United Kingdom, New Zealand
- Thanksgiving — Liberia
- Colón Day — Panama
November 6, 2026 is Preventing Exploitation of the Environment in War. And a fun one: Nacho Day.
- Preventing Exploitation of the Environment in War Worldwide
Wars harm nature as well as people. A call to protect the environment.
- Nacho Day Fun day
Enjoy cheesy, crunchy nachos with a film.
Around the world
- Anniversary of the Green March — Morocco
- Gustavus Adolphus Day — Sweden
November 7, 2026 is Marie Curie Day.
- Marie Curie Day Fun day
The birthday of Marie Curie, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes.
Around the world
- October Revolution Day — Belarus
November 8, 2026 is Diwali in the United States. And a fun one: World Town Planning Day.
- Diwali United States
The festival of lights: lamps, sweets and fireworks.
- World Town Planning Day Fun day
A reminder of how good planning makes cities liveable.
Around the world
- Remembrance Sunday — United Kingdom. The UK remembers those who died in war, with poppies and silence.
- Father's Day — 4 countries: Estonia, Finland, Norway and 1 more
- Victory Day (Azerbaijan) — Azerbaijan. Celebrating the 2020 victory.
November 9, 2026 is International Week of Science and Peace (Nov 9–15). And a fun one: Go to an Art Museum Day.
- International Week of Science and Peace (Nov 9–15) Worldwide
A week celebrating science's contribution to peace.
- Go to an Art Museum Day Fun day
Pop into a museum and let great art inspire you.
Around the world
- Fall of the Berlin Wall — Germany. In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, opening the way to German reunification.
- Deepavali — Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago
- Independence Day — Cambodia
- 3 more days around the world in the app →
November 10, 2026 is World Science Day for Peace and Development. And a fun one: Vanilla Cupcake Day.
- World Science Day for Peace and Development Worldwide
Science is one of the strongest tools for peace and development.
- Vanilla Cupcake Day Fun day
Simple but always loved: a vanilla cupcake.
Around the world
- Primer Grito de Independencia — Panama
November 11, 2026 is Veterans Day in the United States. And a fun one: Singles' Day.
- Veterans Day United States
A day to thank everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces.
- Singles' Day Fun day
11.11! Singles' Day, and one of the world's biggest shopping days.
Around the world
- Armistice Day (1918) — United Kingdom, France
- Remembrance Day — Canada, Australia
- St. Martin's Day — Germany, Austria, Slovenia
- 6 more days around the world in the app →
November 12, 2026 is World Pneumonia Day. And a fun one: Pizza with Everything Day.
- World Pneumonia Day Worldwide
Vaccines, hand hygiene and clean air are the best shield against pneumonia.
- Pizza with Everything Day Fun day
Pile on every topping: today is a loaded pizza kind of day!
Around the world
- Constitution Day (Azerbaijan) — Azerbaijan. Celebrating the 1995 Constitution.
- Maore Day — Comoros
- Sun Yat-sen's Birthday — Taiwan
November 13, 2026 is World Kindness Day. And a fun one: World Kindness Day.
- World Kindness Day Fun day
Do a small kindness for a stranger today.
- World Kindness Day Fun day
Gift someone a warm smile or a kind word today.
Around the world
- Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara — Iran
November 14, 2026 is World Diabetes Day. And a fun one: Pickle Day.
- World Diabetes Day Worldwide
Spotting diabetes early matters. A simple blood sugar test is enough.
- Pickle Day Fun day
Add some crunch to your table with a pickle.
Around the world
- Sinterklaas arrives — Netherlands. Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat, and the children are thrilled!
- Readjustment Movement Day — Guinea-Bissau
November 15, 2026 is Fight against Transnational Organized Crime Day. It is also World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. And a fun one: Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day.
- Fight against Transnational Organized Crime Day Worldwide
A day for cooperation against organised crime that crosses borders.
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Worldwide
Remembering those who lost their lives in road accidents. Please drive carefully.
- Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day Fun day
Time to say goodbye to those expired jars!
Around the world
- National Day of Mourning (Volkstrauertag) — Germany. Remembering the victims of war and violence.
- Republic Day — Brazil, TRNC (Northern Cyprus)
- Seven-Five-Three Festival — Japan
- 4 more days around the world in the app →
November 16, 2026 is International Day of the Mediterranean Diet. It is also International Day for Tolerance. And a fun one: Button Day.
- International Day of the Mediterranean Diet Worldwide
Olive oil, vegetables, fish. The Mediterranean table is on UNESCO's list.
- International Day for Tolerance Worldwide
Differences make us richer.
- Button Day Fun day
Dig through old buttons: each one has a story.
Around the world
- Revolution Day — Mexico
- Independence of Cartagena — Colombia
- Day of Declaration of Sovereignty — Estonia
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
November 17, 2026 is World Prematurity Day. And a fun one: Homemade Bread Day.
- World Prematurity Day Worldwide
With love to the tiny fighters born too soon, and their families.
- Homemade Bread Day Fun day
Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread at home!
Around the world
- Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day — Czechia, Slovakia
- National Revival Day (Azerbaijan) — Azerbaijan. Marking the national awakening movement of 1988.
- Polytechnic Uprising Anniversary — Greece. Remembering the 1973 student uprising against the junta.
November 18, 2026 is World AMR Awareness Week (Nov 18–24). It is also Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation. And a fun one: Apple Cider Day.
- World AMR Awareness Week (Nov 18–24) Worldwide
Don't take antibiotics without a doctor's advice, and finish the course.
- Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation Worldwide
Protecting children from abuse and supporting their healing is everyone's duty.
- Apple Cider Day Fun day
Warm up with a spiced apple drink.
Around the world
- Day of Repentance and Prayer — Germany. A quiet day of reflection; a public holiday in Saxony.
- Independence Day — Morocco
- Proclamation of the Republic Day — Latvia
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
November 19, 2026 is World Philosophy Day. It is also World Toilet Day. And a fun one: International Men's Day.
- World Philosophy Day Worldwide
Ask yourself today: why?
- World Toilet Day Worldwide
A day that makes you smile but matters: billions of people lack safe toilets.
- International Men's Day Fun day
A day for men's health and wellbeing. Don't skip your check-ups!
Around the world
- Beaujolais Nouveau Day — France. The year's first Beaujolais hits the shelves: le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!
- National Day — Monaco
- Garifuna Settlement Day — Belize
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
November 20, 2026 is Africa Industrialization Day. It is also World Children's Day. And a fun one: Peanut Butter Fudge Day.
- Africa Industrialization Day Worldwide
Highlighting Africa's journey of industry and development.
- World Children's Day Worldwide
A day for all the world's children.
- Peanut Butter Fudge Day Fun day
A soft, sweet bite of peanut butter goodness.
Around the world
- Black Awareness Day — Brazil
- National Day — Oman
- Vietnamese Teacher's Day — Vietnam
November 21, 2026 is World Television Day. And a fun one: World Hello Day.
- World Television Day Worldwide
The global day of arguing over who has the remote.
- World Hello Day Fun day
Say hello to at least ten people today. Neighbours, cashiers, everyone…
Around the world
- National Tree Day (Italy) — Italy. Schools and towns plant new trees.
- Armed Forces Day — Bangladesh
November 22, 2026 is Go for a Ride Day.
- Go for a Ride Day Fun day
Bike, car or bus: take a new route today.
Around the world
- Sunday of the Dead (Totensonntag) — Germany. Remembering loved ones who have passed away.
- Independence Day — Lebanon
- Alphabet Day — Albania
November 23, 2026 is Espresso Day.
- Espresso Day Fun day
Small cup, big energy!
Around the world
- Labor Thanksgiving Day — Japan
- Onion Market (Zibelemärit, Bern) — Switzerland. Bern's streets fill with onion braids and confetti battles.
- Day of National Sovereignty — Argentina
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November 24, 2026 is World Conjoined Twins Day. And a fun one: Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day.
- World Conjoined Twins Day Worldwide
A day of support for conjoined twins and their families, and for medicine's achievements.
- Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day Fun day
What's your special talent? Show it off today!
Around the world
- Il Full Moon Poya Day — Sri Lanka
November 25, 2026 is Elimination of Violence against Women Day. And a fun one: Parfait Day.
- Elimination of Violence against Women Day Worldwide
Don't stay silent about violence. In an emergency, call for help.
- Parfait Day Fun day
Layers of fruit, yogurt and granola.
Around the world
- St Catherine's Day — France. In France, unmarried 25-year-olds wear colourful hats; 'every tree takes root today'.
- Statehood Day — Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Independence Day — Suriname
November 26, 2026 is Thanksgiving in the United States. It is also World Sustainable Transport Day and World Olive Tree Day. And a fun one: Cake Day.
- Thanksgiving United States
Turkey, family dinner and gratitude. Who would you like to thank today?
- World Sustainable Transport Day Worldwide
Walk, cycle, take public transport: let the city breathe.
- World Olive Tree Day Worldwide
A day for the olive tree, symbol of peace and plenty. Add a few olives to breakfast.
- Cake Day Fun day
Slice after slice of happiness: it's cake day!
Around the world
- Republic Day — Mongolia
November 27, 2026 is Native American Heritage Day in the United States. It is also Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. And a fun one: Black Friday.
- Native American Heritage Day United States
Celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans.
- Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage Worldwide
Children belong in school, not in wedding dresses.
- Black Friday United StatesFun day
The discount frenzy is on. Before filling the basket, ask if you really need it!
Around the world
- Teachers' Day (Spain) — Spain. Spain's day for thanking teachers.
- Day after Thanksgiving Day — Puerto Rico
November 28, 2026 is Small Business Saturday in the United States. And a fun one: Red Planet Day.
- Small Business Saturday United StatesFun day
Shop at your local small businesses today.
- Red Planet Day Fun day
Marking the launch of the first successful mission to Mars in 1964.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Albania, Mauritania, Panama
- Journée nationale de la République — Republic of the Congo
- Proclamation of the Republic — Chad
November 29, 2026 is Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
- Solidarity with the Palestinian People Worldwide
A day of solidarity with the Palestinian people and a call for peace.
Around the world
- First Sunday of Advent — Germany, Norway
- St Andrew's Eve (Andrzejki) — Poland. Hot wax is poured into water and its shadow tells the future.
- Liberation Day — Albania
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
November 30, 2026 is Cyber Monday in the United States. It is also Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare. And a fun one: Mousse Day.
- Cyber Monday United StatesFun day
The big online shopping day.
- Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare Worldwide
We remember the victims of chemical weapons and hope they are never used again.
- Mousse Day Fun day
Light, fluffy and sweet: a chocolate mousse treat.
Around the world
- St Andrew's Day — United Kingdom, Romania
- Independence Day — Barbados
- Bonifacio Day — Philippines
Frequently asked questions
What are the holidays in November 2026?
Key dates in November 2026: Election Day (November 3), Diwali (November 8), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving (November 26), Native American Heritage Day (November 27), Black Friday (November 27), Small Business Saturday (November 28) and Cyber Monday (November 30). Every day of the month, with world days and fun days, is listed on this page.
When is Election Day 2026?
Election Day 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Americans head to the polls.
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The festival of lights: lamps, sweets and fireworks.
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. A day to thank everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Turkey, family dinner and gratitude. Who would you like to thank today?
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