Day Guide for Friday November 20th 2026 What are the holidays on November 20th 2026?

This is our day guide for Friday November 20th 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 20th 2026

Argentina: Day of National Sovereignty

Anniversary of the 1845 Battle of Vuelta de Obligado

Brazil: Black Awareness Day

Zumbi dos Palmares was a warlord in the independent kingdom of Palmares. This kingdom had been founded in the seventeenth century by slaves insurgents in the north-eastern Brazil. This day celebrates the first liberation of slaves.

Oman: National Day

Marks Oman's independence from Portugal in 1650, making it the oldest independent state in the Arab world.

Observances on November 20th 2026

USA: Substitute Educator's Day

This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.

United Nations: Africa Industrialization Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day 

USA: National Absurdity Day

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

USA: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a day to celebrate the sweet and nutty goodness of this classic American dessert.

United Nations: Universal Childrens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day

United Kingdom: St Edmund's Day

The brave King Edmund was killed by Danish invaders on November 20th 869 after refusing to denounce his Christianity.

USA: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Learn about Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), an annual observance on November 20 to honor the lives of transgender people lost to violence and bigotry.

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General Information for November 20th 2026
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 324 of 2026
41 days left in 2026
Week 47 of the year
On this Day in History
1985 - Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released.
1695 - Zumbi, the last of the leaders of Quilombo dos Palmares in early Brazil, is executed by the forces of Portuguese bandeirante Domingos Jorge Velho.
1407 – A truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans is agreed upon under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orléans would be assassinated three days later by Burgundy.
1194 - Palermo is conquered by Emperor Henry VI.