World Vegan Day
Sunday, 1 November 2026 · Worldwide
A day for people who eat plant-based food, and the start of World Vegan Month in November.
Bonfire Night
Thursday, 5 November 2026 · United Kingdom
Also called Guy Fawkes Night, marked across the UK on 5 November with bonfires and fireworks. It recalls the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Diwali
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · India, Worldwide
The festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains with lamps, sweets and family gatherings. The main day falls on 8 November in 2026.
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · United Kingdom
The day the UK remembers those who died in war, with services at war memorials and a two-minute silence at 11am. Armistice Day follows on 11 November.
Iqbal Day
Monday, 9 November 2026 · Pakistan
Pakistan marks the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet and philosopher, on 9 November.
Veterans Day
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · United States
A US federal holiday honouring people who served in the armed forces.
Singles' Day (11.11)
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · Worldwide
An online shopping event on 11 November that started in China and is run by large e-commerce platforms. Online shops in many other countries now run 11.11 sales too.
World Kindness Day
Friday, 13 November 2026 · Worldwide
An awareness day encouraging acts of kindness, promoted by the World Kindness Movement.
World Diabetes Day
Saturday, 14 November 2026 · Worldwide
A global awareness day for diabetes, led by the International Diabetes Federation and recognised by the United Nations.
International Men's Day
Thursday, 19 November 2026 · Worldwide
An awareness day focused on men's health, wellbeing and positive role models.
World Children's Day
Friday, 20 November 2026 · Worldwide
UNICEF's World Children's Day, held on the anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Thanksgiving
Thursday, 26 November 2026 · United States
A US holiday for giving thanks, usually marked with a family meal.
Black Friday
Friday, 27 November 2026 · United States, Worldwide
The biggest discount day of the year for many retailers, now marked well beyond the US.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, 28 November 2026 · United States, United Kingdom
A day encouraging people to shop at small and local businesses, held after Thanksgiving in the US (the UK runs its own Small Business Saturday in early December).
Cyber Monday
Monday, 30 November 2026 · United States, Worldwide
The online shopping counterpart to Black Friday, with deals focused on e-commerce.