October and December might get all the love because of Halloween and Christmas, but let this be your sign not to neglect November: one of the most intriguing months of the year! For one, it signals the coziest transition to cooler weather, prompting you to pull out our favorite flannels and turtle necks. It also symbolizes the shift from spooky season to turkey time as the joyful preparations for Thanksgiving begin. But don't delude yourself into thinking Thanksgiving is the only holiday this month. There are actually tons of holidays and observances worth celebrating and you'll find them all right here!
Before you start roasting that turkey, take a moment to honor significant days, like Veteran's Day, in November. Food fiends will be thrilled to discover holidays dedicated to French toast and even pickles! And while some holidays are officially recognized for their religious or historical significance, like Thanksgiving and All Saint's Day, this list includes a variety of fun days dedicated to things like deviled eggs and even a quirky holiday called Use Your Common Sense Day (yes, it’s a real holiday)! Plus, there’s a special day for spreading kindness—a principle that should be embraced all year long.
If you couldn't already tell, there's a lot to look forward to in November. Now, take a look at some fun and meaningful November holidays and observances in 2024!
November 1
- All Saint’s Day
- Dios Los Muertos
- National Author’s Day
- Love Your Lawyer Day
- World Vegan Day
- National Cinnamon Day
- Scented Candle Day
November 2
- All Soul’s Day
- National Deviled Egg Day
- Look for Circles Day
- Pumpkin Destruction Day
- World Ballet Day
- Book Lover’s Day
- National Bison Day
November 3
- Cliché Day
- National Sandwich Day
- National Accessory Day
- World Jellyfish Day
- Daylight Savings Ends
- National Housewife’s Day
- Give Someone a Dollar Day
November 4
- King Tut Day
- Check Your Blood Pressure Day
- Use Your Common Sense Day
- National Candy Day
- National Day of Community Service
- National Easy-Bake Oven Day
- Roast Dinner Day
- Diwali
November 5
- American Football Day
- National Love Your Red Hair Day
- Daylight Savings Time
- Gunpowder Day
- Guy Fawkes Day
- Election Day
- National Chinese Takeout Day
November 6
- Marooned without a Compass Day
- National Nacho Day
- Saxophone Day
- National Stress Awareness Day
- National Basketball Day
November 7
- National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
- International Merlot Day
- International Stout Day
- National Cancer Awareness Day
- National Retinol Day
- Men Make Dinner Day
November 8
- Cook Something Bold Day
- National Cappuccino Day
- National Dunce Day
- Talk Money Day
- World Pianist Day
November 9
- Chaos Never Dies Day
- World Freedom Day
- British Pudding Day
- Go To an Art Museum Day
- Carl Sagan Day
November 10
- Forget-Me-Not Day
- USMC Day
- National Pupusa Day
- National Vanilla Cupcake Day
- World Science Day
November 11
- Veteran’s Day
- World Origami Day
- Metal Day
- National Education Day
- National Lei Day
- National Sundae Day
- World Orphans Day
November 12
- Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
- National French Dip Day
- National Happy Hour Day
- World Pneumonia Day
- National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
November 13
- Sadie Hawkins Day
- World Kindness Day
- National Hug a Musician Day
November 14
- International Girls Day
- National Pickle Day
- Operating Room Nurse Day
- World Diabetes Day
- National Spicy Guacamole Day
- National Family PJs Day
- National Teddy Bear Day
November 15
- National Recycling Day
- National Clean Your Refrigerator Day
- National Philanthropy Day
- I Love to Write Day
- National Drummer Day
- National Bundt Day
November 16
- National Button Day
- National Fast Food Day
- Guinness World Records Day
- National Clarinet Day
November 17
- National Homemade Bread Day
- National Baklava Day
- National Hiking Day
- National Unfriend Day
- Zinfandel Day
November 18
- National Princess Day
- International Occult Day
- Mickey Mouse Birthday
- Minnie Mouse Birthday
November 19
- International Journalist Day
- International Men's Day
- National Camp Day
- National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day
- National Have a Bad Day Day
- National Play Monopoly Day
- National Entrepreneur's Day
- National Macchiato Day
November 20
- Future Teachers of America Day
- National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
- National Pay Back Your Parents Day
- Universal Children’s Day
- World C.O.P.D. Day
November 21
- National Gingerbread Cookie Day
- National Stuffing Day
- World Hello Day
- World Pancreatic Cancer Day
- World Philosophy Day
November 22
- Go For a Ride Day
- Flossing Day
- Love Your Freckles Day
- National Cranberry Relish Day
November 23
- National Cashew Day
- National Espresso Day
- Aura Awareness Day
- National Adoption Day
November 24
- Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
- National Sardines Day
- International Shift Worker Sunday
November 25
- National Parfait Day
- National Brand Day
- White Ribbon Day
- National Play Day With Dad
- Blasé Day
November 26
- Good Grief Day
- National Cake Day
- Giving Tuesday
November 27
- National Jukebox Day
- National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
- Turtle Adoption Day
- Pins and Needles Day
- National Craft Jerky Day
November 28
- Thanksgiving
- National Dog Show Broadcast
- National Day of Mourning
- National Family Health History Day
- National French Toast Day
- Red Planet Day
November 29
- Black Friday
- Buy Nothing Day
- National Day of Listening
- National Lemon Cream Pie Day
November 30
- National Mason Jar Day
- Small Business Saturday
- National Mousse Day
- National Personal Space Day
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
