November lights up with Diwali, the festival of lights, and moves into a season of gratitude with Thanksgiving in the United States. Children's Day in India celebrates Nehru's birthday, and Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth of Sikhism's founder.
Categories: 3 International Holidays · 2 Western Holidays · 2 Indian Festivals · 2 Fun & Quirky Days · 1 Seasons & Nature · 1 Indian National Days
Sunday, 1 November 2026 · Seasons & Nature
The end of Daylight Saving Time, known as 'Fall Back,' occurs when clocks are set back by one hour, typically on the first Sunday in November in the United States and Canada, and the last Sunday in October in most of Europe. This change restores standard time, giving people an extra hour of sleep but causing darkness to arrive earlier in the evening.
Thursday, 5 November 2026 · Western Holidays
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night, is celebrated annually on November 5th throughout the United Kingdom. The observance marks the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when a group of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I.
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Indian Festivals
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights and one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the world. The festival spans five days and marks the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · Western Holidays
Veterans Day, observed on November 11th in the United States, is a federal holiday honoring all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Friday, 13 November 2026 · International Holidays
World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th each year, encouraging people around the globe to perform acts of kindness and recognize the power of compassion in everyday life. Introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of kindness organizations from around the world, the day promotes the idea that kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition and that small acts of generosity can create ripples of positive change across communities and nations.
Saturday, 14 November 2026 · Indian National Days
Children's Day in India is celebrated on November 14th, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, who was fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru' (Uncle Nehru) for his deep love and affection for children. Nehru believed that children are the future of the nation and that their education, well-being, and happiness should be a top priority.
Thursday, 19 November 2026 · International Holidays
International Men's Day, observed annually on November 19th, is a global day dedicated to celebrating the positive contributions men make to society, raising awareness of men's health issues, and promoting gender equality. Founded in 1999 by Dr.
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 · Indian Festivals
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Born in 1469 in Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib in Pakistan), Guru Nanak's teachings of equality, compassion, honest living, and devotion to one God laid the foundation for a faith that now has over 30 million followers worldwide.
Thursday, 26 November 2026 · International Holidays
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and the second Monday of October in Canada. The American holiday traces its origins to 1621, when the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony shared a harvest feast with the Wampanoag people.
Friday, 27 November 2026 · Fun & Quirky Days
Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, marking the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. The term originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s, referring to the heavy traffic and crowds on this day.
Monday, 30 November 2026 · Fun & Quirky Days
Cyber Monday is the online shopping event held on the Monday following Thanksgiving in the United States, making it the digital counterpart to Black Friday's in-store deals. The term was coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation to describe the spike in online shopping that occurred when people returned to work after the Thanksgiving weekend and took advantage of their office internet connections to shop online.