Day Guide for Friday November 8th 2024 What are the holidays on November 8th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday November 8th 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 8th 2024

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani Victory Day

Marks the liberation of Shusha from Armenia control in November 2020.

Botswana: Presidential Inauguration

A one-and-a-half-day paid public holiday to mark the inauguration of the new president.

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India (regional): Wangala Festival

Wangala is a post-harvest festival of thanksgiving celebrated in Meghalaya after the completion of all agricultural activities

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India (regional): Chhath Puja Holiday

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

Kyrgyzstan: Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors

A two-day national holiday to commemorate the 1916 Great Urkun national liberation uprising.

Observances on November 8th 2024

USA: National Cappuccino Day

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

USA: National Harvey Wallbanger Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Harvey Wallbanger Day

USA: National Parents as Teachers Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Parents as Teachers Day 

USA: National STEM Day

National STEM Day celebrates science, technology, engineering, and medicine education within the United States.

Israel: Aliyah Day

A day to mark the contributions of immigrants to Israel.

Bulgaria: Day of the Police of Bulgaria

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Day of the Police of Bulgaria.

International: Pianist Day

Celebrate Pianist Day with us! Explore the profound musical heritage of Eastern Europe, learn about the origins of this holiday, and discover ways to honor the extraordinary talents of pianists worldwide.

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General Information for November 8th 2024
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 313 of 2024
53 days left in 2024
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
1960 - John F. Kennedy defeats Richard Nixon in one of the closest presidential elections of the twentieth century to become the 35th president of the United States.
1889 - Montana is admitted as the 41st U.S. state.
1847 - Author Bram Stoker is born in Dublin.
1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with a great celebration.