Day Guide for Sunday November 1st 2020 What are the holidays on November 1st 2020?

This is our day guide for Sunday November 1st 2020 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 1st 2020

International: All Saints' Day

Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

Algeria: Anniversary of the Revolution

Marks the birth of the National Liberation Front in 1954 and the start of the Algerian War

Antigua and Barbuda: Independence Day

Commemorates Antigua and Barbuda's independence from the UK on November 1st 1981

Bhutan: Coronation day of His Majesty the King

A public coronation ceremony for His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was held on 1 November 2008

Cambodia: Water Festival Ceremony Holiday

Bonn Om Touk. Full moon of the Buddhist month of Kadeuk

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India (regional): Haryana Day

Commemorates the day when the state of Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966

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India (regional): Kannada Rajyothsava

All the Kannada speaking regions of south India were merged to form the state of Karnataka on Nov 1st 1956

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India (regional): Puducherry Liberation Day

The de facto transfer or merger of Puducherry and other French colonies with India came into effect on November 1st 1954

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India (regional): Kut

A harvest festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur

Myanmar: Post-Full Moon Day of Thadingyut

The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent

US Virgin Islands: D. Hamilton Jackson Day

In honor of a noted labor rights advocate in the Danish West Indies.

Observances on November 1st 2020

Bulgaria: Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

USA: National Cook For Your Pets Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cook For Your Pets Day

USA: National Authors’ Day

Do the write thing! Why not celebrate National Author's Day by sending a thank you tweet to your favorite author?

USA: National Deep Fried Clams Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Deep Fried Clams Day

USA: National Family Literacy Day

Encouraging families to read has massive benefits on the young and old.

Finland: National Jealousy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Jealousy Day

USA: National Vinegar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Vinegar Day

United Kingdom: World Vegan Day

World Vegan Day is celebrated around the world to recognise how far the vegan movement has come and to highlight how accessible and good for you, a vegan lifestyle is.

USA: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

President George Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994.

International: Movember

Every November, many men in the UK grow a moustache as part of Movember and the range of charities they support.

International: World Vegan Month

Vegan Month marks the formation of the Vegan Society in November 1944.

USA: Daylight Savings End

Get ready to set your clocks back by one hour as daylight savings time ends.

Netherlands: All Saints' Day

Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

International: Diabetes Awareness Month

Join us in observing Diabetes Awareness Month this November. Learn about the global diabetes epidemic, its impact, and how you can contribute to raising awareness. Your support can change lives!

USA: National Aviation History Month

Take a flight into the remarkable journey of aviation, from the Wright brothers to space exploration. Discover, learn, and honor America’s significant contribution to this world-changing industry.

USA: National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrate the heroes of everyday life during National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor their compassion and selfless dedication.

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General Information for November 1st 2020
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 306 of 2020
60 days left in 2020
Week 44 of the year
On this Day in History
1928 - The Law on the Adoption and Implementation of the Turkish Alphabet, replacing the version of the Arabic alphabet previously used with the Latin alphabet, comes into force in Turkey.
1922 - Abolition of the Ottoman Sultanate: The last sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed VI, abdicates.
1604 - William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello is performed for the first time, at Whitehall Palace in London.
1512 - The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is exhibited to the public for the first time.