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November 8 Holidays

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

Ranked by all-time saves, not today's activity

National Cappuccino Day BIGGEST ON NOVEMBER 8
Food Coffee United States

National Cappuccino Day

Treat yourself to a delicious cappuccino and celebrate National Cappuccino Day! Enjoy the creamy flavor and aroma of this classic beverage.

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International Tongue Twister Day
Community origin
International Tongue Twister Day

It's International Tongue Twister Day - get your tongue twisters ready and challenge your friends to see who can say them the fastest!

Fun Silly International
240
03
National Christopher Day
Community Origin
National Christopher Day

Rome cut Saint Christopher from its universal calendar in 1969 for want of evidence he ever lived. The name outlasted the saint - 554,863 American boys in the 1980s alone - and it keeps a day of its own on November 8.

Names International
194
04
STEM/STEAM Day
Observance
STEM/STEAM Day

Celebrate STEM/STEAM Day and ignite your passion for science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Explore the endless possibilities of STEM/STEAM education today!

School STEM United States
150
05
World Pianist Day
Observance
World Pianist Day

Celebrate World Pianist Day with music! Enjoy the sweet sound of piano melodies and let the melody take you away.

Hobbies Performing Arts International
139
06
National Parents as Teachers Day
Observance
National Parents as Teachers Day

Show your appreciation to the parents in your life on National Parents as Teachers Day - thank them for all they do!

School Literacy United States
126
07
World Town Planning Day
Awareness day
World Town Planning Day

Celebrate World Town Planning Day and discover the importance of urban planning for sustainable communities!

Awareness Public Health International
105
08
National Kyle Day
Community Origin
National Kyle Day

In 2023 the city of Kyle, Texas gathered 1,490 people named Kyle onto one fairground, drawn from 49 of the 50 states, and still fell short of the Guinness record. November 8 asks a good deal less.

Names International
103
09
Orphan Sunday
Awareness day
Orphan Sunday

This Orphan Sunday, join us in the fight against poverty and show your support for vulnerable children around the world!

Awareness Youth International
103
10
​National Pupusa Day
Food observance
​National Pupusa Day

Indulge in the deliciousness of pupusas on National Pupusa Day - try out different flavors, fillings, and sauces for a treat you won't forget!

Food Global Cuisines United States
103
11
National Dunce Day
Community origin
National Dunce Day

On National Dunce Day, embrace your inner goofball and join in on silly pranks, jokes, and activities with friends and family!

Fun Silly United States
58
12
National Adam Day
Community Origin
National Adam Day

National Adam Day gives November 8 to the Adams, a name almost everyone assumes they know the meaning of. Ask one how it came down through his family, then look the meaning up together and see who was right.

Names International
57
13
World Radiography Day
Observance
World Radiography Day

Celebrate World Radiography Day and recognize the invaluable contributions of radiographers to healthcare! Show your support for this important field.

Careers Healthcare International
46
14
Deepavali
Observance
Deepavali

Illuminate your life with joy, prosperity, and the vibrant colors of Deepavali! Join the festival of lights and experience the triumph of good over evil.

Religion Hindu Singapore
23
15
Diwali
Observance
Diwali

Light up your life on Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Embrace the joy, laughter, and mouthwatering sweets this spectacular occasion offers.

Religion Hindu India
23
16
Lakshmi Puja
Observance
Lakshmi Puja

Immerse in the divine festivities of Lakshmi Puja - celebrate abundant prosperity, wealth, and the victory of good over evil.

Religion Hindu India
23
17
Laxmi Puja
Observance
Laxmi Puja

Embrace prosperity and good fortune this Laxmi Puja! Join in the divine celebration of wealth, love, and harmony.

Religion Hindu Nepal
23
18
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day
Food observance
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day

Get ready to add some serious flavor to your cooking on Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day - it's time to spice things up in the kitchen!

Food Dining United States
12
19
National Harvey Wallbanger Day
Food observance
National Harvey Wallbanger Day

Get ready to raise a glass in honor of National Harvey Wallbanger Day! Enjoy this classic cocktail and cheers to the weekend.

Food Alcohol United States
12
20
Remembrance Sunday
Observance
Remembrance Sunday

On Remembrance Sunday, we honor and remember the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Lest we forget.

Culture Civics United Kingdom
12
21
Abet and Aid Punsters Day
Community origin
Abet and Aid Punsters Day

On Abet and Aid Punsters Day, let's turn up the wit and humor with some clever wordplay! Get ready to pun-demonium with your friends.

Fun Silly International
11
22
Naraka Chaturdashi
Observance
Naraka Chaturdashi

Experience the triumph of light over darkness this Naraka Chaturdashi - a day of victory, spiritual purification, and festive celebration!

Religion Hindu India
11
23
Talk Money Day
Observance
Talk Money Day

It's time to get financially savvy! Join the conversation on Talk Money Day and learn how to make your money work for you.

Business Financial Literacy International
1
24
International Day of Radiology
Observance
International Day of Radiology

Join us in celebrating the amazing advancements and impact of radiology on this International Day of Radiology!

Careers Healthcare International
0
25
National Irene Day
Observance
National Irene Day

Let's celebrate all the amazing Irenes out there on National Irene Day! Share your love and appreciation for anyone with this beautiful name.

Names International
0
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Style
​National Epilepsy Awareness Month
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​National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Awareness
Adopt a Turkey Month
All of November
Adopt a Turkey Month
Animals
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
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Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Food
National Pomegranate Month
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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
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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 Book Award Week
November 7–13
National Book Award Week
Pop Culture
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
Dear Santa Letter Week
November 8–14
Dear Santa Letter Week
Seasonal
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 Pepper Month
All of November
National Pepper Month
Food
National Scholarship Month
All of November
National Scholarship Month
School
Perioperative Nurse Week
November 8–14
Perioperative Nurse Week
Careers
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
Nurse Practitioner Week
November 8–14
Nurse Practitioner Week
Careers
Pet Diabetes Month
All of November
Pet Diabetes Month
Awareness
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
All of November
Stomach Cancer Awareness 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
National Radiologic Technology Week
November 8–14
National Radiologic Technology Week
Careers
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