Day Guide for Thursday November 9th 2023 What are the holidays on November 9th 2023?

This is our day guide for Thursday November 9th 2023 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 9th 2023

Azerbaijan: Flag Day

The Azerbaijani Democratic Republic adopted the Azerbaijani tricolor as the national flag of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on November 9th 1918.

Cambodia: Independence Day

Cambodia gained independence from France in 1953.

Pakistan: Iqbal Day

Sir Muhammad Iqbal was a prominent Muslim poet and philosopher

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Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday

The Punjab government has declared a four-day holiday in specific divisions in response to a severe smog crisis.

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Spain (regional): Our Lady of the Almudena

Celebrates the discovery of a lost statue in the Cathedral after occupation by the Moors.

Observances on November 9th 2023

United Kingdom: British Pudding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Pudding Day

USA: National Scrapple Day

What's Scrapple? Imagine spam met meatloaf and moved to Pennsylvania and had kids.

USA: World Freedom Day

Commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the end of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe

International: World Usability Day

Today, events occur around the world that bring together different communities to celebrate how we can make our world easier for all.

International: World Adoption Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Adoption Day.

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General Information for November 9th 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 313 of 2023
52 days left in 2023
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
1937 - Japanese troops take control of Shanghai, China.
1887 - The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1688 - Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
959 - Constantine Porphyrogenitus, Emperor of Byzantium, dies aged 54.