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November 2026 Days

National, international and awareness days in November 2026, in date order.

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8Sunday, November 8, 2026

Diwali Religious The festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and many Buddhists with lamps, fireworks, sweets and prayers for prosperity.

10Tuesday, November 10, 2026

World Science Day for Peace and Development International A UNESCO day highlighting the role of science in society and the need to involve the public in debates on science.

11Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Remembrance Day National A memorial day in Commonwealth countries honouring members of the armed forces who died in war, observed at 11 a.m. on November… Veterans Day (United States) National A US federal holiday honouring everyone who has served in the United States armed forces.

13Friday, November 13, 2026

World Kindness Day Awareness A day encouraging acts of kindness, big and small, between people everywhere.

14Saturday, November 14, 2026

World Diabetes Day International The world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, led by the International Diabetes Federation on the birthday of insulin co-discoverer Frederick Banting.

16Monday, November 16, 2026

International Day for Tolerance International A UN day promoting mutual understanding among cultures and peoples and respect for diversity.

19Thursday, November 19, 2026

International Men’s Day Awareness A day celebrating the positive value men bring to the world and focusing on men's and boys' health and well-being. World Toilet Day International A UN day raising awareness of the billions of people living without safely managed sanitation.

20Friday, November 20, 2026

World Children’s Day International UNICEF's day of action for children's rights, marking the adoption of the Declaration and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

21Saturday, November 21, 2026

World Television Day International A UN day recognising the role of television in informing the public and shaping public opinion.

25Wednesday, November 25, 2026

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women International A UN day calling for an end to violence against women and girls, which opens the 16 Days of Activism ending on…

26Thursday, November 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Day (United States) National A US national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November for giving thanks, centred on a family meal, parades and American football.