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12 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by what people are saving most today.

National Men Make Dinner Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Fun Silly United States

National Men Make Dinner Day

Make National Men Make Dinner Day extra special this year - surprise your loved ones with a delicious home-cooked meal!

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American Football Day
Observance
American Football Day

Celebrate American Football Day with friends and family - get together for a game, watch your favorite team on TV, or gather for a tailgate party!

Sports Team Sports United States
167
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National Redhead Day
Observance
National Redhead Day

Celebrate National Redhead Day - show off your unique style and share your redhead pride with the world!

Culture Heritage United States
94
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National Luke Day
Community Origin
National Luke Day

Star Wars is the usual explanation, yet 2014 alone produced more American boys named Luke than the four years after the film put together. The saint keeps 18 October, and November 5 is for everyone else.

Names International
92
05
Bonfire Night
Observance
Bonfire Night

Get ready to light up the night and celebrate Bonfire Night with fireworks, bonfires, and delicious treats!

Culture Civics United Kingdom
73
06
Project Management Day
Observance
Project Management Day

Celebrate Project Management Day with us - learn the latest tools and techniques to maximize efficiency and effectiveness!

Business Leadership United States
72
07
International Stout Day
Food observance
International Stout Day

Raise a glass to International Stout Day - get your favorite brews and let the good times flow!

Food Alcohol International
71
08
National Love Your Red Hair Day
Observance
National Love Your Red Hair Day

Embrace your unique beauty this National Love Your Red Hair Day - let your fiery locks shine and have some fun!

Style Hair United States
71
09
National Erik Day
Community Origin
National Erik Day

Erik has held a day in the Swedish almanac since the Middle Ages, and November 5 is not that one. It is the American date for a spelling that has quietly been losing ground to Erick.

Names International
70
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Guy Fawke’s Night
Observance
Guy Fawke’s Night

Get ready to light up the night and remember the plot that failed with our explosive Guy Fawke's Night celebrations!

Culture Civics United Kingdom
14
11
World Tsunami Awareness Day
Awareness day
World Tsunami Awareness Day

Make the most of World Tsunami Awareness Day - educate yourself and your loved ones on how to be prepared and stay safe from tsunamis!

Awareness Public Health International
14
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Gunpowder Day
Observance
Gunpowder Day

Get ready to light up the sky and make some noise - it's time to celebrate Gunpowder Day with a bang!

Culture Civics United Kingdom
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36 month-long observances and 6 week-long ones that include November 5.

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
Military Family Month
All of November
Military Family Month
Careers
National Family Literacy Month
All of November
National Family Literacy Month
School
International Games Week
November 1–7
International Games Week
Pop Culture
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November 1–7
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Awareness
National Home Care and Hospice Month
All of November
National Home Care and Hospice Month
Careers
Polar Bear Week
November 1–7
Polar Bear Week
Animals
Bladder Health Month
All of November
Bladder Health Month
Awareness
National Inspirational Role Models Month
All of November
National Inspirational Role Models Month
Awareness
World Communication Week
November 1–7
World Communication Week
Tech
Library and Information Services Month
All of November
Library and Information Services Month
School
National Pepper Month
All of November
National Pepper Month
Food
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
All of November
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Pet Diabetes Month
All of November
Pet Diabetes Month
Awareness
Talk Money Week
November 2–6
Talk Money Week
Business
Aviation History Month
All of November
Aviation History Month
Culture
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
All of November
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Awareness
National Entrepreneurship Month
All of November
National Entrepreneurship Month
Business
National Marrow Awareness Month
All of November
National Marrow Awareness Month
Awareness
National Medical Cannabis Week
November 1–7
National Medical Cannabis Week
Awareness
National Scholarship Month
All of November
National Scholarship Month
School
Filipino Values Month
All of November
Filipino Values Month
Culture
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
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