Day Guide for Monday November 2nd 2026 What are the holidays on November 2nd 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday November 2nd 2026 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 2nd 2026

International: All Saints' Day

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

International: All Souls' Day

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

Antigua and Barbuda: Independence Day (in lieu)

As Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, the following Monday will be a holiday

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Australia (regional): Recreation Day

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

Mauritius: Arrival of Indentured Labourers

Commemorates the arrival of Indian labourers on November 2nd 1834, an event that would forever change the cultural identity of Mauritius.

Mexico: Day of the Dead

El Día de los Muertos is A unique Mexican celebration of dead ancestors

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New Zealand (regional): Marlborough Anniversary Day

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

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Nigeria (regional): Thanksgiving Day

A religious holiday in Bayelsa state to give thanks to god.

Russia: Day of Unity Holiday

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

Tonga: Constitution Day (in lieu)

The constitution of Tonga was adopted on November 4th 1875

Observances on November 2nd 2026

USA: Traffic Directors Day

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

United Nations: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 

Since 2013 more than 1,000 journalists have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public.

USA: National Deviled Egg Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Deviled Egg Day

Netherlands: All Saints' Day

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

International: All Souls' Day

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

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General Information for November 2nd 2026
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 306 of 2026
59 days left in 2026
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
1964 - King Saud of Saudi Arabia is deposed by a family coup, and replaced by his half-brother Faisal.
1914 - World War I: The Russian Empire declares war on the Ottoman Empire and the Dardanelles are subsequently closed.
1889 - North and South Dakota are admitted as the 39th and 40th U.S. states.