November Holidays

Explore November holidays with fun celebrations, crafts, and activities for the family, including Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and more!

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November is a month full of celebrations, gratitude, and festive fun! As the days grow shorter and the air gets crisp, we gather with family and friends to enjoy some of the year's most meaningful holidays.

From honoring veterans to giving thanks at Thanksgiving, November offers plenty of reasons to come together and celebrate. Whether you’re looking for fun activities, crafts, or holiday traditions, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy during this cozy, festive season!

Don't miss last month's October Holidays and Fall Holidays as well as next month's December Holidays.

Month of November

November is a month full of cozy vibes, crisp fall air, and exciting holidays! It’s the 11th month of the year and brings with it Thanksgiving, a time for family, food, and fun.

Did you know November was named after the Latin word "novem," meaning nine? That's because it was originally the ninth month in the Roman calendar! Another fun fact: November is a great time for stargazing, with clear skies often showcasing meteor showers.

Whether it's crafting, cooking, or celebrating, November has something fun for everyone!

November Federal Holidays

In the U.S., November brings one of the most cherished federal holidays: Thanksgiving. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, share a festive meal, and express gratitude for the good things in life.

Many people enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Another important federal holiday in November is Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Both holidays offer a chance to reflect, celebrate, and come together.

November National Days

November is packed with fun daily holidays that will bring smiles all month long! From National Sandwich Day to World Kindness Day, there's something exciting to celebrate every day that the whole family can enjoy.

November 1st

All Saint’s Day, Dios Los Muertos, National Calzone Day, National Cinnamon Day, National Author’s Day, National Family Literacy Day, National Sushi Day, Scented Candle Day, and World Vegan Day.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with our Day of the Dead Crafts and Coco Coloring Pages.

We can't think of a more fun way to celebrate National Sushi Day than with some Dessert Sushi

November 2nd

All Soul’s Day, Deviled Egg Day, Look for Circles Day, and Plan Your Epitaph Day.

November 3rd

Culture Day, Cliché Day, National Housewife’s Day, One Health Day, and Sandwich Day.

November 4th

King Tut Day, National Candy Day, Check Your Blood Pressure Day, Use Your Common Sense Day, National Chicken Lady Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Have some Egyptian fun with our King Tut Coloring Page for King Tut Day!

November 5th

Gunpowder Day, Guy Fawkes Day, National Donut Day, National Chinese Takeout Day, National Love Your Red Hair Day, and American Football Day.

Kick-off American Football Day with all kinds of football fun including our Fun Facts About Football, Football Bingo, Color By Number Football, Football Coloring Pages, Football Word Scramble, Football Drawing, and How To Make a Paper Football

November 6th

National Basketball Day, Marooned without a Compass Day, National Nacho Day, National Saxophone Day

Get ready to have some basketball fun on National Basketball Day with our Basketball Drawing and Color By Number Basketball

November 7th

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day, International Merlot Day, Little League Girls Day, and Hug a Bear Day.

November 8th

Cook Something Bold Day, Dunce Day, and National Cappuccino Day.

November 9th

Chaos Never Dies Day, World Freedom Day, Go To An Art Museum Today Day, Inventor’s Day, National Louisiana Day, and National Greek Yogurt Day.

November 10th

National Young Readers Day, Forget-Me-Not Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, and USMC Day.

November 11th

Veteran’s Day, World Origami Day, National Education Day, National Sundae Day, and National Lei Day.

World Origami Day can be filled with all kinds of origami fun with our Bunny Origami, How to Make a Paper Boat, Origami Butterfly, Origami Car, and Origami Leaf.

We can't think of a better craft for National Lei Day than with our Money Lei.

November 12th

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day, National French Dip Day, World Pneumonia Day, and Happy Hour Day.

November 13th

Caregiver Appreciation Day, National Indian Pudding Day, Sadie Hawkins Day, and World Kindness Day.

Celebrate Kindness Day with our Kindness Bingo.

November 14th

National Pickle Day, Loosen Up Day, Operating Room Nurse Day, World Diabetes Day, and International Girls Day.

Try our Fried Pickles for National Pickle Day!

November 15th

America Recycles Day, Clean Your Refrigerator Day, National Philanthropy Day, and Sadie Hawkins Day.

November 16th

Button Day, Have a Party With Your Bear Day, International Tolerance Day, and National Fast Food Day.

November 17th

Take A Hike Day, Electronic Greeting Card Day, Homemade Bread Day, World Peace Day, and National Hiking Day.

Check out our Hiking Checklist for National Hiking Day.

November 18th

Occult Day, National Apple Cider Day, National Princess Day, Mickey Mouse's Birthday, and Minnie Mouse's Birthday.

Celebrate National Princess Day with our fun Princess Color by Number Pages, Cinderella Color Page, Moana Coloring Page, and Moana Coloring Pages for hours of creative fun!

And in celebration of Mickey and Minnie's Birthdays, we have lots of fun including the Mickey Mouse Ornament, Marble Mickey Mouse Craft, Minnie Mouse Bowtique Party, Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Craft, and Disney Ornament.

November 19th

Have a Bad Day Day, Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day, Play Monopoly Day, National Macchiato Day, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, International Men’s Day, World Toilet Day, and National Camp Day.

November 20th

World Children’s Day, Absurdity Day, Beautiful Day, Universal Children’s Day, and National Peanut Butter Fudge Day.

November 21st

False Confession Day, World Hello Day, National Cranberry Day, National Gingerbread Cookie Day, National Red Mitten Day, National Stuffing Day, and World Television Day.

November 22nd

Go For a Ride Day, Love Your Freckles Day, and National Stop the Violence Day.

November 23rd

Eat a Cranberry Day, National Cashew Day, National Espresso Day, and National Adoption Day.

November 24th

All Our Uncles Are Monkeys Day, National Sardines Day, Evolution Day, and Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day.

November 25th

National Parfait Day, and National Play with Dad Day.

November 26th

Shopping Reminder Day, National Cake Day, and Anti-Obesity Day, Good Grief Day.

November 27th

Pins and Needles Day, National Craft Jerky Day, National Bavarian Cream Pie Day, and Turtle Adoption Day.

November 28th

National French Toast Day, Make Your Own Head Day, and Red Planet Day.

November 29th

National Chocolates Day, Chia Pet Day, Square Dance Day, National Chocolates Day, and National Lemon Cream Pie Day.

Celebrate National Chocolate Day with our Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats and our Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats.

November 30th

National Mason Jar Day, Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day, and National Mousse Day.

November Weekly Holidays and Observances

Week 1 of November

Polar Bear Week
American Art Week
Bird Health Awareness Week
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
National Fig Week
World Communication Week

Have some Polar Bear Week fun with our Polar Bear Drawing and Polar Bear Craft.

Week 2 of November

Geography Awareness Week
Global Antibiotic Awareness Week
International Fraud Awareness Week
International Week of Science and Peace
National Split Pea Soup Week
National Nurse Practitioner Week
National Young Reader’s Week
Transgender Awareness Week

Have some fun with National Young Reader's Week by checking out our Young Reader's Chapter Books.

Week 3 of November

American Education Week
GERD Awareness Week
National Bible Week
National Family Week
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
National Game & Puzzle Week
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
World Nursery Rhyme Week

Week 4 of November

National Cookie Week
National Home Care Week

Celebrate National Cookie Week with our Lemon Curd Cookies and Red Velvet Cookies.

November National Monthly Holidays

Daffodil Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Good Nutrition Month
Greens and Plantains Month
International Creative Child and Adult Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Manatee Awareness Month
Millet and Teff Month

Movember
National Family Literacy Month
National Bread Month
National Fun with Fondue Month
National Gratitude Month
National Georgia Pecan Month
National Pepper Month

National Pomegranate Month
National Raisin Bread Month
National Roasting Month
National Stuffing Month
Native American Heritage Month
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
Spinach and Squash Month
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
Virginia Oyster Month
World Vegan Month

Floating Holidays in November

Daylight Savings Time - Ends at 2:00 a.m. on the First Sunday in November
U.S. General Election Day – First Tuesday of the month after the first Monday of the month
Men Make Dinner Day – First Thursday
National Fountain Pen Day - First Friday
National Jersey Day - First Friday
Book Lovers Day – First Saturday
National Bison Day – First Saturday
Pumpkin Destruction Day – First Saturday after Halloween

Young Readers Day – Second Tuesday
Great American Smokeout – Third Thursday
Adoption Day – The Saturday before Thanksgiving
National Jukebox Day – The day before Thanksgiving
National Tie One On Day – The day before Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving – Fourth Thursday
Black Friday – The Friday after Thanksgiving.
Buy Nothing Day – The Day after Thanksgiving
You’re Welcome Day – The Day after Thanksgiving
Small Business Saturday – The Saturday after Thanksgiving

November Activities

November is full of fun activities like crafting festive projects, solving November-themed word searches, and coloring pages inspired by the fall season. Whether it's cozy crafts or colorful fall designs, there's something to keep the whole family entertained this November!

November Crafts

November crafts are a perfect way to celebrate the season with creative and festive fun. From fall leaves and turkeys to cozy Thanksgiving-themed projects, these crafts bring out the joy of autumn and make for great family activities during the November holidays!

November Word Search

November word searches are a fun and educational activity for the whole family, perfect for celebrating the season. Filled with festive words related to Thanksgiving, fall, and November holidays, these word searches make learning fun while embracing the spirit of the month!

November Coloring Pages

November coloring pages are a creative way for kids to celebrate the fall season and November holidays. With festive themes like Thanksgiving, autumn leaves, and seasonal fun, these pages offer hours of artistic enjoyment while getting into the cozy November spirit!

November Coloring Sheet

November color sheets are a fun and engaging way for kids to explore seasonal themes. Featuring fall leaves, Thanksgiving scenes, and other November-inspired designs, these sheets provide a creative outlet for coloring and celebrating the month's festivities!

Happy November!

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