What are the November National Days? – Get the List to Find Out!
Thanksgiving isn’t the only reason to celebrate in November. There are over 230 November national days this month!
This list features both national days and international days in November. There are days dedicated to food and drinks, awareness campaigns, animals, objects, special observances and more!
Some of these special days in November have links to pages where you can get more information on the day, a recipe, craft project, or list of fun facts about the day.
Keep reading to get the full list of national days in November, and get the monthly planner at the bottom of this post to help you organize your celebrations for the month.
You can also get this free November word search printable which has 18 of the national days hidden in it!
List of national days in November (1st week)
The November international days and November national days below all occur within the first week of the month.
November 1
- National Authors Day
- National Family Literacy Day
- National Cook for your Pets Day
- National Brush Day
- National Calzone Day
- National Deep Fried Clams Day
- National Vinegar Day
- All Saints Day
- Samhain – evening of October 31 to evening of November 1
- International Xinomavro Day
- Give up Your Shoulds Day
- World Vegan Day
- Prime Meridian Day
November 2
- National Deviled Egg Day
- National Ohio Day
- Traffic Director’s Day
- Cookie Monster’s Day
- Look for Circles Day
- Practice Being Psychic Day
- All Souls Day
- Traffic Directors Day – November 2, except if it falls on a weekend, then it’s the next Monday
November 3
- National Housewife’s Day
- National Sandwich Day
- Cliché Day
- Give Someone a Dollar Today Day
- Zero Tasking Day
November 4
- National Candy Day
- National Chicken Lady Day
- National Skeptics Day
- Use your Common Sense Day
- National Stress Awareness Day
November 5
- National Doughnut Day
- National Love your Red Hair Day
- National Gunpowder Day (also known as Guy Fawkes Day)
- American Football Day
- Bank Transfer Day
- Commercial TV Broadcast Day
November 6
- National Nacho Day
- National Saxophone Day
- National Basketball Day
- Marooned Without a Compass Day
November 7
- National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
- National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- International Merlot Day
- Hug a Bear Day
- Notary Public Day
- Little League Girls Day
Special days in November – 1st week
Some important days in November don’t fall on the same date in any given year. The days below all occur on the same day of the first week each November.
- Daylight Savings Ends – (1st Sunday)
- Trans Parent Day – (1st Sunday)
- Election Day – (day after the first Monday – presidential elections occur every four years, and midterm elections fall at the two year mark in between)
- Healthy Eating Day – (1st Wednesday)
- National Stress Awareness Day – (1st Wednesday)
- National Men Make Dinner Day – (1st Thursday)
- International Stout Day – (1st Thursday)
- National Jersey Friday – (1st Friday)
- National Wine Tasting Day – (1st Saturday)
- Learn to Homebrew Day – (1st Saturday)
- National Bison Day – (1st Saturday)
- Digital Scrapbooking Day – (1st Saturday)
- Book Lovers Day – (1st Saturday) and also August 9
List of November national days (2nd week)
The November important dates below all fall during the second week of the month.
November 8
- National Harvey Wallbanger Day
- National Parents as Teachers Day
- National Stem/Steam Day
- National Dunce Day
- National Cappuccino Day
- National Ample Time Day
- World Radiography Day (X-ray Day)
- Cook Something Bold Day
- World Town Planning Day
November 9
- National Chaos Never Dies Day
- National Scrapple Day
- National Louisiana Day
- Go to an Art Museum Today Day
- National Greek Yogurt Day
- Microtia Awareness Day
November 10
- Marine Corps Birthday
- National Forget Me Not Day
- National Vanilla Cupcake Day
- Area Code Day
- Sesame Street Day
- World Science Day for Peace and Development
November 11
- Veterans Day
- National Sundae Day
- Air Day
- Death/Duty Day
- National Origami Day
- Singles Day
November 12
- National French Dip Day
- National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
- National Pizza with the Works (Except Anchovies) Day
- National Happy Hour Day
- Stanton Day
- World Pneumonia Day
November 13
- National Indian Pudding Day
- Actor’s Day
- National Mom’s and Dad’s Day
- Start a Rumor Day
- Sadie Hawkins Day
- World Kindness Day
November 14
- National Pickle Day
- National Spicy Guacamole Day
- Loosen up, Lighten up Day
- National American Teddy Bear Day
- Operating Room Nurse Day
- World Diabetes Day
November important days – 2nd week
The national days in November below all fall on different dates every year, but always occur on the same day of the second week of the month.
- International Tongue Twister Day – (2nd Sunday)
- World Orphan’s Day – (2nd Monday)
- National Young Readers Day – (2nd Tuesday)
- International Guinness World Records Day – (Thursday of the 2nd full week)
- World Usability Day – (2nd Thursday)
- International Tempranillo Day – (2nd Thursday)
- Wine Tourism Day – (2nd Saturday)
List of national days of November (3rd week)
The November awareness days and national days below all occur within the third week of the month.
November 15
- National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day
- National Clean out your Refrigerator Day
- National Bundt (Pan) Day
- National Philanthropy Day
- National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
- America Recycles Day
- American Enterprise Day
- Day of the Imprisoned Writer
- I Love to Write Day
- Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day
November 16
- National Button Day
- National Fast Food Day
- National Indiana Day
- Have a Party with Your Bear Day
- International Day for Tolerance
November 17
- National Baklava Day
- National Take a Hike Day
- National Homemade Bread Day
- National Farm Joke Day
- The Little Mermaid Day
- National Unfriend Day
- International Students Day
- International Day of Peace (World Peace Day)
- World Prematurity Day
November 18
- National Princess Day
- Mickey Mouse Birthday
- National Vichyssoise Day
- Occult Day
- Push Button Phone Day
- William Tell Day
- Apple Cider Day
- Married to a Scorpio Support Day
November 19
- National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
- National Play Monopoly Day
- “Have a Bad Day” Day
- Equal Opportunity Day
- National Blow Bagpipes Day
- Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
- International Men’s Day
- World Toilet Day
November 20
- National Absurdity Day
- National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
- Beautiful Day
- Future Teachers of America Day
- Name Your PC Day
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Universal Children’s Day
- Africa Industrialization Day
November 21
- National Gingerbread Cookie Day
- National Red Mitten Day
- National Stuffing Day
- World Hello Day
- False Confession Day
November national holidays – 3rd week
This next section of important dates in November change each year, but are always on the same day of the third week.
- National Zinfandel Day – (3rd Wednesday)
- Great American Smokeout – (Thursday Before Thanksgiving)
- National Rural Health Day – (3rd Thursday)
- Beaujoulais Nouveau Day – (3rd Thursday)
- Use Less Stuff Day – (3rd Thursday)
- International Games Day – (3rd Saturday)
- Canadian Whisky Day – (3rd Saturday)
- Australian Gin Day – (3rd Saturday)
- Adoption Day – (3rd Saturday)
- National Survivors of Suicide Day – (3rd Saturday)
List of important days in November (4th week)
The November important dates below all fall during the fourth week of the month.
November 22
- National Cranberry Relish Day
- Go for a Ride Day
- Humane Society Anniversary Day
- Stop the Violence Day
- Start Your Own Country Day
November 23
- National Eat a Cranberry Day
- National Cashew Day
- National Espresso Day
- Dr. Who Day
November 24
- National Sardines Day
- National Use Even if the Seal is Broken Day
- International Carménère Day
- Brownielocks Day
- Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
November 25
- National Parfait Day
- Blasé Day
- Shopping Reminder Day
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- Eat with a Friend Day
November 26
- National Cake Day
- Good Grief Day
November 27
- National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
- National Craft Jerky Day
- National Electric Guitar Day
- National Pins and Needles Day
- Pie in the Face Day
- Turtle Adoption Day
November 28
- National French Toast Day
- It’s Letter Writing Day
- Turkey Leftover Day
- Red Planet Day
November 29
- Electronic Greetings Day
- Customer is Wrong Day
- National Chocolates Day
- National Lemon Creme Pie Day
- National Square Dance Day
- Throw Out Your Leftovers Day
November 30
- Computer Security Day
- National Personal Space Day
- National Meth Awareness Day
- National Mousse Day
- Stay Home Because You’re Well Day
- National Mississippi Day
- National Mason Jar Day
- Cities for Life Day
- Perpetual Youth Day
Important dates in November – 4th week
The is the last section with variable dates in this list of national days for November.
- Blackout Wednesday / Drinksgiving – (Wednesday before Thanksgiving)
- Tie One on Day – (Wednesday before Thanksgiving)
- National Jukebox Day – (Wednesday before Thanksgiving)
- Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday of the month (Date changes each year) – November 26, 2026
- National Day of Mourning – (4th Thursday)
- Turkey-Free Thanksgiving – (4th Thursday)
- Unthanksgiving Day – (4th Thursday)
- National Leftovers Day – (day after Thanksgiving)
- Black Friday – (day after Thanksgiving)
- Buy Nothing Day – (day after Thanksgiving)
- Flossing Day – (day after Thanksgiving)
- Maize Day – (day after Thanksgiving)
- National Day of Listening – (day after Thanksgiving)
- National Native American Heritage Day – (day after Thanksgiving)
- You’re Welcomegiving Day – (day after Thanksgiving)
- Small Business Saturday (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
- Cyber Monday – (Monday after Thanksgiving)
- National Day of Giving – (usually the day after Cyber Monday)
Monthly national day lists
There are over 2000 national days in the year and each month has over 150 special days to celebrate. Get all the monthly lists here:
- National days of January
- National days in February
- March national days
- List of national days in April
- Breakdown of national days in May
- National days of June
- National days of July
- National days in August
- National days in September
- List of national days in October
- November national days (this month)
- National days of December
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Print out November national day planner page
Love to plan? Print out the planner below and use it along with the list of national November days to make a schedule of your plans for November.
November National Day Planner Printable
If you love to plan your menus, activities and craft projects for the month, use this November printable and the national day list above to plan out your activities for the month.
Materials
- Printer paper
Tools
- Computer printer
Instructions
- Load your printer paper into your printer.
- Using this print function on this card will print a calendar that fills about ¾ of an 8 x 11 sheet of paper.
- To fill the entire page, choose "fit to page" on your printer if you have this setting, or use this link to print it using your browser's print feature.
- Once you've printed this page, use it to plan your national day activities for the month.
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This is so great! I totally needed something to keep me organized and this will be perfect!
I agree you are now close to the holiday month!
Thanks so much for sharing this!! We are very excited about doing this. Thanks again
Great lists. Lots of good and fun information.
The only thing I might modify is your entry regarding U.S. presidential election – “The US presidential Elections are held every November on the day after the first Monday.”
The elections are held on the first Tuesday of November, every four years (…2016, 2020, 2024, etc.).
HI Chris Thanks for your comment. I had another look to see if my info was incorrect. It isn’t but I have updated the info slightly to explain why it is the Tuesday after the first Monday.
On January 23, 1845, the 28th US Congress passed “An act to establish a uniform time for holding elections for electors of President and Vice President in all the States of the Union.”
The US presidential elections are statutorily set by the Federal Government as occurring every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Mid-term elections are held two years later on the same day.