Day Guide for Sunday November 15th 2020 What are the holidays on November 15th 2020?

This is our day guide for Sunday November 15th 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 15th 2020

International: Govardhan puja

A day after Diwali in the month of Kartik. Celebrated by Hindus as the day Lord Krishna defeated the God Indra

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Austria (regional): Saint Leopold's Day

Commemorates the death of Leopold III, the Margrave (Prince) of Austria on November 15th 1136

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Belgium (regional): German Community Day

Day of the German-speaking Community of Belgium

Brazil: Republic Day

Marks the proclamation of the republic on November 15th 1889 when Brazil's second Emperor, Dom Pedro II, was removed from power

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India (regional): Diwali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

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India (regional): Vishvakarma Day

Vishvakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishvakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect

Ivory Coast: National Peace Day

A day to show the Ivory Coast's commitment to ongoing peace and reconciliation in the country

Palestine: Independence Day

The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed by Yasser Arafat on November 15th 1988.

Sudan: Public Holiday

A Public Holiday to greet the Juba Peace Agreement signatories in Khartoum.

Observances on November 15th 2020

USA: America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day promotes the benefits of recycling for our health, environment, and economy.

USA: National Bundt (Pan) Day

The Bundt is the quintessential kitchenware icon.

USA: National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

The origins of this holiday are to prepare for all the food on Thanksgiving Day and the leftovers that always remain.

USA: National Philanthropy Day

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

USA: National Raisin Bran Cereal Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raisin Bran Cereal Day

USA: National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day

Hermit Cookies are a special New England treat known for being filled with pungent spices.

United Nations: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 

Germany: National Day of Mourning

Commemorates all those who have died in armed conflicts around the world.

Belgium: King's Feast

Celebrated in Belgium on November 15th since 1866

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General Information for November 15th 2020
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 320 of 2020
46 days left in 2020
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is founded. Recognized only by Turkey.
1945 – Venezuela joins the United Nations.
1859 – The first modern revival of the Olympic Games takes place in Athens, Greece.
1532 – Commanded by Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistadors under Hernando de Soto meet Inca Empire leader Atahualpa for the first time outside Cajamarca, arranging a meeting on thecity plaza the following day.