November Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year
November is all about gratitude and reflection, with Thanksgiving taking center stage. But did you know there are plenty of other fun and unique November holidays to celebrate throughout the month?For instance, November is home to National Cinnamon Day, Hug a Bear Day (how sweet!) and even World Pianist Day. And coffee lovers, rejoiceNational Cappuccino Day is another November highlight! These are just a few of the quirky, joyful celebrations you can add to your calendar for November.So, keep reading to discover more! We’re diving into all the daily, weekly and monthly November holidays you wont want to miss this year and beyond!GetReaders DigestsRead Up newsletterfor more holidays, fun facts, humor, cleaning, travel and tech all week long.What are the popular November holidays?Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 is the centerpiece of November, a cherished time for sharing gratitude, heartwarming quotes and gathering with family. Yet, it’s also a day of reflectiona National Day of Mourning to honor the loss of land, culture and lives due to colonization, a reminder of the history that often goes unspoken.Nov. 5, 2024 brings another significant moment: Election Day.Though not a holiday, its an important civic duty, especially in this years presidential race. So, make sure you make time to vote.And, of course, we can’t forget to honor our military veterans on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and Black Friday on Nov. 29the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season!What are the religious holidays in November?November is rich with religious celebrations! It all begins on Nov. 1 with the Catholic holiday All Saints Day, a time to honor the holy men and women who have been canonized as saints in the Church.Right alongside it, we have the vibrant five-day Hindu festival of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. In 2024, Diwali kicks off on Oct. 31 and continues through Nov. 4. During this time, celebrants fill their homes and hearts with the glow of lamps, fireworks and joyous celebrations. It’s a month full of reflection, gratitude and light!Daily November holidays and observances in 2024November 1All Saints’ DayAuthor’s DayAutistics Speaking DayDay of the DeadDeck the Everything DayExtra Mile DayFountain Pen DayInternational Pet Groomer Appreciation DayLove Your Lawyer DayNational Biologics Coordinators DayNational Brush DayNational Calzone DayNational Cinnamon DayNational Cook For Your Pets DayNational Deep Fried Clams DayNational Family Literacy DayNational Jersey DayNational Vinegar DayPrime Meridian DaySamhainScented Candle DayWorld Vegan DayNovember 2All Souls’ DayBe the Impact DayBroadcast Traffic Professionals DayDay of the Dead (last day)International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against JournalistsLook for Circles DayNational Bison DayNational Deviled Egg DayNational Play Outside Day (first Saturday of every month)World Ballet DayWorld Numbat DayNovember 3Cliche DayDaylight Savings EndsNational Sandwich DayGive Someone a Dollar DayNational Accessory DayNational Homemaker DayNational Housewifes DayNational Sandwich DayOne Health DaySmart Home DayWorld Jellyfish DayZero Tasking DayNovember 4Color the World Orange DayDiwali (last day)Job Action DayNational Candy DayNational Chicken Lady DayNational Day of Community ServiceNational Easy-Bake Oven DayTraffic Directors DayUse Your Common Sense DayNovember 5American Football DayElection DayNational Chinese Takeout DayNational Love Your Red Hair DayNational Donut DayWorld Tsunami Awareness DayNovember 6Dog Film FestivalInternational Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed ConflictMarooned Without a Compass DayNational Advent Calendar DayNational Basketball DayNational Ladies Learning Code DayNational Nachos DayNational Report Home Health Care Fraud DayNational Stress Awareness DayNational Team Manager DaySaxophone DayNovember 7Color The World Orange DayHug a Bear DayInternational Merlot DayInternational Stout DayNational Bittersweet Chocolate and Almonds DayNational Canine Lymphoma Awareness DayNational Cancer Awareness DayNational Cash Back DayNational Men Make Dinner DayNotary Public DayNovember 8Cook Something Bold and Pungent DayNational Cappuccino DayNational Dunce DayNational Parents as Teachers DayNational STEM/STEAM DayTalk Money DayWorld Pianist DayWorld Radiography DayWorld Town Planning DayNovember 9Brian Holland Legacy DayCarl Sagan DayChaos Never Dies DayGo to an Art Museum DayNational Scrapple DayWorld Freedom DayNovember 10Area Code DayForget Me Not DayInternational Accounting DayInternational Tongue Twister DayMarine Corps BirthdayNational Pupusa DayNational Vanilla Cupcake DayOrphan SundaySesame Street DayWorld Immunization DayWorld Science DayNovember 11Veterans DayDeath/Duty DayNational Metal DayNational Education DayNational Origami DayNational Sundae DayWorld Orphans DayNovember 12American Fancy Rat & Mouse DayChicken Soup for the Soul DayNational French Dip DayNational Happy Hour DayNational Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies DayWorld Pneumonia DayNovember 13National Hug a Musician DaySadie Hawkins DaySymphonic Metal DayWorld Kindness DayNovember 14International Girls DayLoosen Up Lighten Up DayNational American Teddy Bear DayNational Family PJ DayNational Pickle DayNational Seat Belt DayNational Spicy Guacamole DayOperating Room Nurse DayWorld Diabetes DayWorld Quality DayWorld Usability DayNovember 15America Recycles DayDay of the Imprisoned WriterI Love to Write DayNational Ample Time DayNational Bundt DayNational Camp T-Shirt DayNational Clean Out Your Refrigerator DayNational Drummer DayNational Philanthropy DayNational Raisin Bran Cereal DayPack Your Mom’s Lunch DaySteve IrwinDayWorld Vasectomy DayNovember 16Guinness World Records DayHave a Party with your Bear DayInternational Day For ToleranceNational Black Marketers DayNational Button DayNational Clarinet DayNational Fast Food DayNational Rural Health DayNovember 17International Students DayNational Hiking DayNational Homemade Bread DayNational Take A Hike DayNational Unfriend DayWorld Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic VictimsWorld Prematurity DaySubstitute Educator DayNovember 18Apple Cider DayInternational Occult DayMarried to aScorpioSupport DayMickey Mouse BirthdayMickey Mouse DayMinnie Mouse BirthdayNational Princess DayOdd Socks DayNovember 19International Journalist DayInternational Men’s DayNational Camp DayNational Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine DayNational Entrepreneur’s DayNational Have A Bad Day DayNational Macchiato DayNational Play Monopoly DayWomen Entrepreneurs DayWorld Toilet DayNovember 20Education Support Professionals DayFuture Teachers of America DayInternational Hug a Runner DayName Your PC DayNational Absurdity DayNational Child’s DayNational Pay Back Your Parents DayNational Peanut Butter Fudge DayTransgender Day of RemembranceUniversal Children’s DayWorld COPD DayNovember 21False Confession DayNational Gingerbread Cookie DayNational Rural Health DayNational Stuffing DayRed Mitten DaySocial Enterprise DayUse Less Stuff DayWorld Fisheries DayWorld Hello DayWorld Pancreatic Cancer DayWorld Philosophy DayWorld Television DayNovember 22Flossing DayGo For A Ride DayHumane Society Anniversary DayLove Your Freckles DayNational Cranberry Relish DayNovember 23Aura Awareness DayEat a Cranberry DayFamily Volunteer DayInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss DayNational Adoption DayNational Cashew DayNational Espresso DayThankful For My Dog DayNovember 24Celebrate Your Unique Talent DayD.B. Cooper DayInternational Shift Worker SundayNational Sardines DayStir-Up SundayNovember 25Blas DayInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenNational Brand DayNational Parfait DayNational Play Day With DadShopping Reminder DayWhite Ribbon DayNovember 26Good Grief DayGiving TuesdayInternational Cake DayNovember 27DrinksGiving (Blackout Wednesday)National Bavarian Cream Pie DayNational Craft Jerky DayNational Jukebox DayPins and Needles DayTurtle Adoption DayWhat Do You Love About America DayNovember 28National Day Of MourningMacys Thanksgiving Day ParadeNational Day of MourningNational Dog Show BroadcastNational Family Health History DayNational French Toast DayRed Planet DayThanksgivingUnthanksgiving DayNovember 29Black FridayBuy Nothing DayChadwick BosemanDayElectronic Greetings DayFur-Free FridayInternational Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian PeopleMaize DayNational Lemon Cream Pie DayNative American Heritage DaySquare Dancing DayThrow Out Your Leftovers DayYoure Welcomegiving DayNovember 30Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical WarfareMeth Awareness DayInternational Computer Security DayNational Mason Jar DayNational Mousse DayNational Personal Space DayNational Stay at Home Because You’re Well DayNative Women’s Equal Pay DayPerpetual Youth DaySmall Business SaturdaySt. Andrew’s DayWeekly November holidaysDear Santa Letter Week (November 10-16)National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (November 3-9)National Donor Sabbath (November 15-17)National Fig Week (November 1-7)National Hunger And Homeless Awareness Week (November 18-26)National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 10-16)National Rad Tech Week (November 3-9)National Young Readers Week (November 11-15)International Fraud Awareness Week (November 10-16)Monthly November observancesAmerican Diabetes MonthAviation History MonthBanana Pudding Lovers MonthBereaved Siblings Month, WorldwideDiabetic Eye Disease MonthEye Donation MonthMovemberNational Adoption MonthNational Epilepsy Awareness MonthNational Family Caregivers MonthNational Georgia Pecan MonthNational Inspirational Role Models MonthNational Long-Term Care Awareness MonthLung Cancer Awareness MonthNational Marrow Awareness MonthNational Memoir Writing MonthNational Native-American Heritage MonthNational Novel Writing MonthNational Runaway Prevention MonthPeanut Butter Lovers MonthPicture Book MonthPrematurity Awareness MonthVegan MonthWhy trust usAtReaders Digest,werecommitted to producing high-quality content by writers withexpertiseand experience in their field in consultation with relevant, qualified experts. 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