Day Guide for Tuesday November 3rd 2026 What are the holidays on November 3rd 2026?

This is our day guide for Tuesday November 3rd 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 3rd 2026

Regional

Australia (regional): Melbourne Cup Day

Known as 'the race that stops a nation', the Melbourne Cup is the most prestigious horse race in Australia

Dominica: Independence Day

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

East Timor: National Women's Day

A national day for Timorese women that honours the death of the national heroine, Maria Tapo, on November 3rd 1975.

Ecuador: Independence of Cuenca Holiday

Cuenca achieved its independence from Spain on November 3rd 1820

Regional

Italy (regional): Feast of St. Giusto

St Justus lived in Trieste in Roman times. As a Christian, he was sentenced to death by drowning for refusing to make sacrifices to the Roman gods

Japan: Culture Day

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

Maldives: Victory Day

Celebrates the victory over the terrorist group who tried to overthrow the government in 1988

Panama: Separation Day

Declaration of independence from Colombia in 1903

Russia: Day of Unity Holiday

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Election Day

Election Day in the USA is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials

Venezuela: All Saints' Day

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

Observances on November 3rd 2026

United Arab Emirates: UAE Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of UAE Flag Day

USA: National Housewife’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Housewife’s Day

USA: National Sandwich Day

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

USA: World Jellyfish Day

Discover the beauty and ecological importance of these fascinating creatures, while learning about their key roles in our oceans' health.

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General Information for November 3rd 2026
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 307 of 2026
58 days left in 2026
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
2013 - A solar eclipse sweeps across Africa, Europe and the Eastern United States.
1838 - The Times of India, the world's largest circulated English language daily broadsheet newspaper is founded as The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce.
1468 - Liège is sacked by Charles I of Burgundy's troops.
Every year - Approximate date of the South Taurids meteor shower.