Day Guide for Thursday November 19th 2026 What are the holidays on November 19th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday November 19th 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 19th 2026

Belize: Garifuna Settlement Day

Celebrates the settlement of the Garifuna people in Belize after being exiled from the Grenadines

Monaco: H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day

This the National Day of Monaco. It marks the official ascension of Prince Albert II to the throne on 19 November 2005

Puerto Rico: Discovery Day

On November 19th 1493 Columbus landed on Puerto Rico, naming it San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist

Observances on November 19th 2026

United Nations: World Philosophy Day 

World Philosophy Day underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual.

USA: Great American Smokeout

Want to stop smoking? The Great American Smokeout is a great day to commit to a healthy, smoke-free live with the support of others.

USA: International Mens Day

Objectives of International Men's Day include a focus on mens and boys health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.

USA: National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day

USA: National Play Monopoly Day

Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games and is available in a bewildering range of editions.

Germany: National Soup Day

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

United Nations: World Toilet Day

On World Toilet, play your part in ensuring no one is left behind without sanitation.

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General Information for November 19th 2026
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 323 of 2026
42 days left in 2026
Week 47 of the year
On this Day in History
1998 – Vincent van Gogh's Portrait of the Artist Without Beard sells at auction for US$71.5 million.
1946 - Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.
1942 – Mutesa II is crowned the 35th and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda.
1493 - Christopher Columbus goes ashore on an island he first saw the day before. He names it San Juan Bautista (later renamed Puerto Rico).