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

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International Cake Day BIGGEST ON NOVEMBER 26
Food Desserts International

International Cake Day

Celebrate International Cake Day with your friends, family, and loved ones - indulge in delicious treats and create sweet memories!

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Thanksgiving
Enacted Law
Thanksgiving

November's fourth Thursday is not always November's last, and the rule reads fourth for exactly that reason. Most of the United States marks the day over dinner; since 1970 Indigenous people have gathered at Plymouth to mourn.

Federal United States
243
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National Cake Day
Food observance
National Cake Day

Celebrate National Cake Day with a delicious slice of your favorite cake - the sweetest way to treat yourself!

Food Desserts United States
241
04
National Day of Mourning
Awareness day
National Day of Mourning

On National Day of Mourning, let us honor and remember the resilience of Native Americans and their contributions to our country.

Awareness Social Justice United States
228
05
National Eric Day
Community Origin
National Eric Day

The first Eric Fest, at a Wisconsin distillery in 2025, could not decide what to do about the Eriks and the Aricks. Its listing promised to settle that later, 'most likely by an Eric committee.' November 26 is the day it marked.

Names International
114
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National Alexis Day
Community Origin
National Alexis Day

The first famous Alexis was a man, a comic poet at Athens said to have written 245 plays and to have died on stage at 106 while being crowned. November 26 marks a name that has now crossed sexes twice.

Names International
103
07
Good Grief Day
Awareness day
Good Grief Day

On Good Grief Day, take a moment to honor and remember those who have passed on with acts of kindness and reflection.

Awareness Mental Health United States
81
08
National Anti Obesity Day
Awareness day
National Anti Obesity Day

Fight obesity and take charge of your health on National Anti Obesity Day! Get motivated with healthy recipes, exercises and lifestyle tips.

Awareness Health Conditions United States
68
09
National Law Day
Observance
National Law Day

On National Law Day, let's honor the rule of law and all those who uphold it to protect our rights and freedoms.

Culture Civics India
57
10
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Observance
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Experience the wonder of holiday magic at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade – full of giant balloons, amazing floats, and live performances!

Culture Civics United States
24
11
National Dog Show Broadcast
Observance
National Dog Show Broadcast

Tune in for the National Dog Show Broadcast to discover which adorable, tail-wagging champion takes home the winning trophy!

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
24
12
National Family Health History Day
Awareness day
National Family Health History Day

Take time to learn your family health history this National Family Health History Day - it's important for understanding and preventing disease!

Awareness Health Conditions United States
24
13
Turkey-free Thanksgiving
Food observance
Turkey-free Thanksgiving

Make your Thanksgiving special this year with a delicious turkey-free feast - try out tasty vegan and vegetarian recipes!

Food Dining United States
24
14
Unthanksgiving Day
Observance
Unthanksgiving Day

Unthanksgiving Day, a celebration of indigenous resilience and culture. Pay homage to the past, and stand for a better future.

Culture Indigenous United States
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This week & month

36 month-long observances and 6 week-long ones that include November 26.

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 Book Week
November 24–30
National Book Week
School
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
Family Week
November 22–28
Family Week
Relationships
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
National Game & Puzzle Week
November 20–26
National Game & Puzzle Week
Pop Culture
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
All of November
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Aviation History Month
All of November
Aviation History Month
Culture
Library and Information Services Month
All of November
Library and Information Services Month
School
National Bible Week
November 22–29
National Bible Week
Religion
National Entrepreneurship Month
All of November
National Entrepreneurship Month
Business
National Pepper Month
All of November
National Pepper Month
Food
National Scholarship Month
All of November
National Scholarship Month
School
New Zealand Flowers Week
November 22–26
New Zealand Flowers Week
Nature
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
National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility
All of November
National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility
Awareness
Philippine Book Development Month
All of November
Philippine Book Development Month
Pop Culture
GERD Awareness Week
November 22–28
GERD Awareness Week
Awareness
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