Day Guide for Saturday November 20th 2021 What are the holidays on November 20th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday November 20th 2021 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 2021

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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.

Cambodia: Water Festival Ceremony Holiday

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

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Malaysia (regional): Special Public Holiday

A special public holiday in Melaka to allow voting in the state election.

Observances on November 20th 2021

USA: National Adoption Day

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

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

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.

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General Information for November 20th 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 324 of 2021
41 days left in 2021
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1917 – Ukraine is declared a republic.
1859 - Billy the Kid is probably born on this day.
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.
1407 – A truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans is agreed upon under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orléans would be assassinated three days later by Burgundy.