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November 21 Holidays

11 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

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National Gingerbread Cookie Day BIGGEST ON NOVEMBER 21
Food Baking United States

National Gingerbread Cookie Day

Celebrate National Gingerbread Cookie Day with a sweet treat - bake up some delicious cookies to share with friends and family!

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World Hello Day
Awareness day
World Hello Day

Join in on World Hello Day and spread a little kindness - say hello to your friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers!

Awareness Values International
196
03
National Stuffing Day
Food observance
National Stuffing Day

Celebrate National Stuffing Day with the family - delicious recipes and cozy moments await!

Food Side Dishes United States
138
04
World Television Day
Observance
World Television Day

Celebrate World Television Day with your favorite shows and movies - get your popcorn ready for a night of entertainment!

Pop Culture Movies & TV International
115
05
Alascattalo Day
Community origin
Alascattalo Day

Get ready to celebrate Alascattalo Day with unique traditions, folklore tales, and a touch of whimsy - it's a holiday like no other!

Fun Silly United States
46
06
National Dennis Day
Community Origin
National Dennis Day

Peter Abelard was driven out of France in the 1100s for pointing out that the two men called Denis were not the same man. The name survived the argument, spent 51 unbroken years in America's top 100, and now has November 21.

Names International
46
07
False Confession Day
Community origin
False Confession Day

Don't let False Confession Day fool you - make sure to stick to the truth and avoid any misleading statements!

Fun Silly United States
23
08
Mindanao Week of Peace
Awareness day
Mindanao Week of Peace

Embrace unity and solidarity during Mindanao Week of Peace, a cherished time dedicated to fostering harmony and understanding among all communities.

Awareness Violence Prevention Philippines
11
09
World Fisheries Day
Awareness day
World Fisheries Day

On World Fisheries Day, let's raise awareness and appreciation for the vital role fisheries play in our world's ecosystem. Let's protect our oceans and their inhabitants!

Awareness Animal Welfare India
11
10
Guinness World Records Day
Community origin
Guinness World Records Day

Explore the incredible, the unusual, and the astonishing on Guinness World Records Day – a day to challenge the impossible and make history!

Fun Unique International
1
11
National Adoption Day
Awareness day
National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day - weaving threads of love, unifying souls and creating forever families. Celebrate the beauty of chosen love!

Awareness Youth United States
1
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November 21, measured

828 all-time saves across this date’s holidays
11 named holidays fall on this date
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This week & month

36 month-long observances and 7 week-long ones that include November 21.

National Native American Heritage Month
All of November
National Native American Heritage Month
Culture
National Gratitude Month
All of November
National Gratitude Month
Health
​National Family Caregivers Month
All of November
​National Family Caregivers Month
Awareness
​National Novel Writing Month
All of November
​National Novel Writing Month
Pop Culture
No-Shave November
All of November
No-Shave November
Awareness
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
All of November
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
​National Diabetes Month
All of November
​National Diabetes Month
Awareness
​National Healthy Skin Month
All of November
​National Healthy Skin Month
Style
​National Epilepsy Awareness Month
All of November
​National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Awareness
Adopt a Turkey Month
All of November
Adopt a Turkey Month
Animals
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
All of November
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Food
National Pomegranate Month
All of November
National Pomegranate Month
Food
National Rice Awareness Month
All of November
National Rice Awareness Month
Health
National Adoption Month
All of November
National Adoption Month
Awareness
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
All of November
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
Awareness
Family Stories Month
All of November
Family Stories Month
Relationships
National Children’s Month
All of November
National Children’s Month
Awareness
Manatee Awareness Month
All of November
Manatee Awareness Month
Awareness
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
All of November
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
Awareness
National Family Literacy Month
All of November
National Family Literacy Month
School
Military Family Month
All of November
Military Family Month
Careers
National Inspirational Role Models Month
All of November
National Inspirational Role Models Month
Awareness
Bladder Health Month
All of November
Bladder Health Month
Awareness
National Home Care and Hospice Month
All of November
National Home Care and Hospice Month
Careers
Aviation History Month
All of November
Aviation History Month
Culture
Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 16–22
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Business
International Fraud Awareness Week
November 15–21
International Fraud Awareness Week
Awareness
Library and Information Services Month
All of November
Library and Information Services Month
School
National Entrepreneurship Month
All of November
National Entrepreneurship Month
Business
National Game & Puzzle Week
November 20–26
National Game & Puzzle Week
Pop Culture
National Pepper Month
All of November
National Pepper Month
Food
National Scholarship Month
All of November
National Scholarship Month
School
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
All of November
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Awareness
Filipino Values Month
All of November
Filipino Values Month
Culture
National Marrow Awareness Month
All of November
National Marrow Awareness Month
Awareness
Pet Diabetes Month
All of November
Pet Diabetes Month
Awareness
Pushkar Camel Fair Pushkar
November 17–23
Pushkar Camel Fair Pushkar
Culture
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
All of November
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Restorative Justice Week
November 15–22
Restorative Justice Week
Awareness
National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility
All of November
National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility
Awareness
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
November 15–21
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
Awareness
Philippine Book Development Month
All of November
Philippine Book Development Month
Pop Culture
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
November 18–24
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Awareness
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