Day Guide for Friday November 20th 2020 What are the holidays on November 20th 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday November 20th 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 20th 2020

International: Chaath Puja

Chhath is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun god and his wife.

Regional

Brazil (regional): Black Awareness Day

Zumbi dos Palmares was a warlord in the independent kingdom of Palmares. This kingdom had been founded in the seventeenth century by slaves insurgents in the north-eastern Brazil. This day celebrates the first liberation of slaves.

Thailand: Public Holiday

Thailand has declared several special public holidays to boost domestic tourism.

Observances on November 20th 2020

United Nations: Africa Industrialization Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day 

USA: National Absurdity Day

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

USA: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a day to celebrate the sweet and nutty goodness of this classic American dessert.

United Nations: Universal Childrens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day

USA: Substitute Educator's Day

This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.

United Kingdom: St Edmund's Day

The brave King Edmund was killed by Danish invaders on November 20th 869 after refusing to denounce his Christianity.

United Kingdom: Football Shirt Friday

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General Information for November 20th 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 325 of 2020
41 days left in 2020
Week 47 of the year
On this Day in History
1985 - Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released.
1917 – Ukraine is declared a republic.
1695 - Zumbi, the last of the leaders of Quilombo dos Palmares in early Brazil, is executed by the forces of Portuguese bandeirante Domingos Jorge Velho.
284 - Diocletian is chosen as Roman Emperor.