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 IndraRegional
Austria (regional): Saint Leopold's Day
Commemorates the death of Leopold III, the Margrave (Prince) of Austria on November 15th 1136Regional
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 powerRegional
India (regional): Diwali
Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darknessRegional
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 1866November 14th 2020 | Go to Today | November 16th 2020
| Choose a Day |
|---|
| 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 | |
| 2012 - Xi Jinping becomes General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and a new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee is inaugurated. | |
| 2000 – Jharkhand state comes into existence in India. | |
| 1889 – Brazil is declared a republic by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca as Emperor Pedro II is deposed in a military coup. | |
| 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. |
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
Newsletter
Sign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Sunday.