Bet You Didn't Know About Some of These November Holidays
November might just be one of the most interesting months of the year! If you think about it, the month marks a time of transition! The weather gets a bit cooler and we start to bring out our best flannels and turtle necks. The start of the month also sees us instantly move on from Halloween, allowing us to completely immerse ourselves in some wholesome holiday fun (queue the Thanksgiving planning!). Though, we'd be kidding ourselves if we said that Thanksgiving was the only holiday in November. In fact, that statement couldn't be further from the truth! There are *so* many holidays and observances in November that you may or may not know about, all of them worth celebrating! So, we went ahead and listed a bunch, organized by date so you could see for yourselves.
Before you even begin to roast your turkey, there are sentimental days of honor like Veteran's Day that take place in November. And if you're a foodie, did you know there's a holiday strictly dedicated to sandwiches? And another that's all about French dip? Not to mention, there's a holiday that reminds us to be kind (though, that should be our motto every day of the year!). All this to say, the month has got a lot going on! Read on for a list of November's holidays and observances, along with some cool information about how these holidays are made!
How are are national holidays and observances made?
Good question! The answer is easier than you may think—so easy, that you could even join in on the process! While some holidays have become official based on religious or historic pretext (such as Thanksgiving and All Saint's Day), you'll see on this list that there are other days geared towards nachos, or even something as silly as using your common sense. (Yes, Use Your Common Sense Day is an actual holiday!)
There are a couple ways to go about creating a national day for something you love. For one, you could simply post about it on social media with the hopes that it will go viral. (It has happened many times before!) But if you're looking for something a little more official, you can actually fill out an application over at National Day Calendar! There is a review process, and the people behind the organization do receive many applications a year—so just be patient if you do decide to go this route.
Now, take a look at some fun and meaningful November holidays and observances!
November 1
All Saint’s Day
Dios Los Muertos
National Author’s Day
World Vegan Day
National Cinnamon Day
November 2
All Soul’s Day
Deviled Egg Day
Look for Circles Day
Plan Your Epitaph Day
November 3
Cliché Day
Sandwich Day
World Jellyfish Day
November 4
Book Lovers Day
King Tut Day
Check Your Blood Pressure Day
National Bison Day
Pumpkin Destruction Day
Use Your Common Sense Day
November 5
American Football Day
National Love Your Red Hair Day
Daylight Savings Time
Gunpowder Day
Guy Fawkes Day
November 6
Marooned without a Compass Day
National Nacho Day
Saxophone Day
November 7
Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
International Merlot Day
U.S. General Election Day
November 8
Cook Something Bold Day
November 9
Chaos Never Dies Day
World Freedom Day
November 10
Forget-Me-Not Day
USMC Day
November 11
Veteran’s Day
World Origami Day
November 12
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
Hindu Diwali Day
National French Dip Day
World Pneumonia Day
November 13
Caregiver Appreciation Day
National Indian Pudding Day
Sadie Hawkins Day
World Kindness Day
November 14
National Pickle Day
Operating Room Nurse Day
World Diabetes Day
Young Readers Day
November 15
America Recycles Day
Clean Your Refrigerator Day
National Philanthropy Day
November 16
Button Day
International Tolerance Day
National Fast Food Day
November 17
Homemade Bread Day
Take A Hike Day
World Peace Day
November 18
National Adoption Day
Occult Day
November 19
Have a Bad Day Day
Play Monopoly Day
November 20
Absurdity Day
Beautiful Day
Universal Children’s Day
November 22
Go For a Ride Day
National Jukebox Day
National Tie One On Day
November 23
Eat a Cranberry Day
National Cashew Day
National Espresso Day
Thanksgiving
November 24
Black Friday
Buy Nothing Day
You’re Welcome Day
November 25
National Parfait Day
Small Business Saturday
November 26
Shopping Reminder Day
November 27
Cyber Monday
Pins and Needles Day
November 28
French Toast Day
Red Planet Day
November 29
Chia Pet Day
Square Dance Day
November 30
National Mason Jar Day
Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day
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