Day Guide for Sunday November 8th 2026 What are the holidays on November 8th 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday November 8th 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 8th 2026

International: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

International: Remembrance Sunday

Observed on Sunday closest to November 11 to recall the end of World War I and honour the veterans of both World Wars.

International: Deepavali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani Victory Day

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

Regional

India (regional): Kali Puja

Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month Kartik. It is celebrated on the same day as Diwali, when other regions worship the godess Lakshmi.

Regional

India (regional): Narak Chaturdashi

Karnataka. The second day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali

Not a Public Holiday

Kyrgyzstan: Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors

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

Nepal: Laxmi Puja

The third day of Tihar is when Lakshmi the goddess of wealth is worshipped

Singapore: Deepavali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

Observances on November 8th 2026

Finland: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

International: World Wine Tourism Day

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

El Salvador: National Pupusa Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pupusa Day.

United Kingdom: Remembrance Sunday

Observed on Sunday closest to November 11 to recall the end of World War I and honour the veterans of both World Wars.

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.

International: Diwali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness.

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.

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 2026
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 312 of 2026
53 days left in 2026
Week 45 of the year
On this Day in History
1965 - The British Indian Ocean Territory is created, consisting of Chagos Archipelago, Aldabra, Farquhar and Des Roches islands.
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.
1847 - Author Bram Stoker is born in Dublin.
1674 - Poet John Milton dies in London.