Day Guide for Tuesday November 3rd 2020 What are the holidays on November 3rd 2020?

This is our day guide for Tuesday November 3rd 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 3rd 2020

International: Election Day

Election Day in the USA is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials

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: Independence Day

On November 3rd 1978, Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain becoming a republic within the Commonwealth

Public sector only

East Timor: All Souls' Day Holiday

Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.

Ecuador: Independence of Cuenca

Cuenca achieved its independence from Spain on November 3rd 1820

Regional

Italy (regional): Feast of St. Giusto

St Justus lived in Trieste in Roman times. As a Christian, he was sentenced to death by drowning for refusing to make sacrifices to the Roman gods

Japan: Culture Day

Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace

Maldives: Victory Day

Celebrates the victory over the terrorist group who tried to overthrow the government in 1988

Panama: Separation Day

Declaration of independence from Colombia in 1903

Observances on November 3rd 2020

USA: National Housewife’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Housewife’s Day

USA: National Sandwich Day

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

United Arab Emirates: UAE Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of UAE Flag Day

USA: World Jellyfish Day

Discover the beauty and ecological importance of these fascinating creatures, while learning about their key roles in our oceans' health.

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General Information for November 3rd 2020
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 308 of 2020
58 days left in 2020
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
1957 - Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika.
1903 - With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia.
1468 - Liège is sacked by Charles I of Burgundy's troops.
361 - Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia, on his deathbed he is baptised and declares his cousin Julian rightful successor.