This is our day guide for Friday November 11th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on November 11th 2016
International: Armistice Day
Observed on 11th November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honor the veterans of both World Wars.
Angola: Independence Day
Marked by Angolans on November 11th each year to commemorate the country's freedom from Portuguese colonial rule that happened on the same date in 1975.Regional
Canada (regional): Remembrance Day
Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honour the veterans of both World Wars.
France: Armistice Day
Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honor the veterans of both World Wars.Regional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
Maldives: Republic Day
Celebrates the Maldives changing from a monarchy to a republic in 1968Regional
New Zealand (regional): Christchurch Show Day
The Northern and Central Canterbury regions take Christchurch Show Day as their provincial holiday
Poland: Independence Day
Commemorates the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918.Regional
USA: Veterans Day
Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918Go to Today | November 12th 2016
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| General Information for November 11th 2016 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 316 of 2016 | |
| 50 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 45 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1981 - Antigua and Barbuda joins the United Nations. | |
| 1889 – The State of Washington is admitted as the 42nd state of the United States. | |
| 1215 – The Fourth Lateran Council meets, defining the doctrine of transubstantiation, the process by which bread and wine are, by that doctrine, said to transform into the body and blood of Christ. | |
| Every year - The Long Weekend - reference to Armistice Day. |
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