Day Guide for Monday November 4th 2024 What are the holidays on November 4th 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday November 4th 2024 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 4th 2024

International: All Saints' Day

Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

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Australia (regional): Recreation Day

All parts of Tasmania which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.

Dominica: Independence Day (in lieu)

On November 3rd 1978, Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain becoming a republic within the Commonwealth

Dominican Republic: Constitution Day

Commemorates the Dominican Republic's first constitution, which was adopted on November 6th 1844.

Ecuador: Independence of Cuenca (in lieu)

Cuenca achieved its independence from Spain on November 3rd 1820

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India (regional): Bhatri Dwitiya

A festival focused on siblings. Sisters invite their brothers to join in a feast.

Japan: Culture Day

Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace

Macau: Compensatory rest day for All Soul’s Day

Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.

Nepal: Gobardhan 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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New Zealand (regional): Marlborough Anniversary Day

The provincial day for Marlborough is celebrated on the first Monday after Labour Day

Panama: Flag Day

The Panamanian flag was designed and made by Maria de la Ossa de Amador on 1 November 1903

Russia: Day of Unity

Russia's newest holiday celebrates the liberation of Moscow from Polish troops in 1612.

Public sector only

Samoa: Public Holiday

A break for civil servants and public sector employees who were actively involved with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Tonga: Constitution Day

The constitution of Tonga was adopted on November 4th 1875

Observances on November 4th 2024

USA: National Candy Day

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

USA: National Chicken Lady Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chicken Lady Day

Italy: National Unity and Armed Forces Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Unity and Armed Forces Day

United Kingdom: Roast Dinner Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Roast Dinner Day

USA: Traffic Directors Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Traffic Directors Day

United Kingdom: Great British Game Week

A time to celebrate all things game. The week provides a focus for lots of events, dinners and special offers.

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General Information for November 4th 2024
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 309 of 2024
57 days left in 2024
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 - The Arno River floods Florence, Italy, to a maximum depth of 6.7 m (22 ft), leaving thousands homeless and destroying millions of masterpieces of art and rare books. Also Venice was submerged on the same day at its record all-time acqua alta of 194 cm.
1956 - The Soviets put on a huge show of force as masses of tanks return to Budapest's streets in response to the Hungarian Uprising.
1922 - In Egypt, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his men find the entrance to Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
1605 - Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plotter, is caught red-handed.