Day Guide for Tuesday November 5th 2019

This is our day guide for Tuesday November 5th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 309 of 2019.

Holidays on November 5th 2019

Regional

Australia (regional): Melbourne Cup Day. Known as 'the race that stops a nation', the Melbourne Cup is the most prestigious horse race in Australia

Dominica: National Day of Community Service (in lieu). A day that encourages Dominicans to do volunteer work to improve an area or community

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Asgari. Imam Hassan Asgari was the 11th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam and was poisoned in 874 AD.

Panama: Colon Day. In 1903, the citizens of Colon averted a march on Panama City by the Colombian army.

Public sector only

Thailand (regional): ASEAN Summit Public Holiday. Public holidays in Bangkok and Nonthaburi as the government is scheduled to host the ASEAN summit.

Not a Public Holiday

United Kingdom (regional): Guy Fawke's Night. Celebrates the failure of the Gunpowder plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament

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There are no observances today.

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