Public Holidays and Festivals
1. Diwali (Date varies; falls between October and November)
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
2. Chhath Puja (November 7, 2024)
A Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
3. Veterans Day (U.S.) (November 11)
A day to honor military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces.
4. Thanksgiving (U.S.) (November 28, 2024 - 4th Thursday of November)
A national holiday in the U.S. celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
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International and National Days
5. World Vegan Day (November 1)
Promotes the benefits of a vegan lifestyle for health, the environment, and animals.
6. All Saints' Day (November 1)
A Christian solemnity honoring all the saints, known and unknown.
7. All Souls' Day (November 2)
A day for Christians to remember and pray for the faithful departed.
8. World Tsunami Awareness Day (November 5)
Promotes the importance of tsunami awareness and preparedness.
9. International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (November 6)
Highlights the need to protect the environment during warfare.
10. National Cancer Awareness Day (India) (November 7)
Aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention and early detection.
11. World Science Day for Peace and Development (November 10)
Celebrates the role of science in society and promotes its use for sustainable development.
12. Children's Day (India) (November 14)
Celebrates the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, and emphasizes children's rights, care, and education.
13. World Diabetes Day (November 14)
Focuses on diabetes awareness and advocacy worldwide.
14. International Day for Tolerance (November 16)
Promotes respect, dialogue, and cooperation among different cultures and communities.
15. International Students' Day (November 17)
Recognizes the rights of students worldwide and commemorates student activism.
16. World Toilet Day (November 19)
Raises awareness about sanitation issues and the global sanitation crisis.
17. International Men's Day (November 19)
Celebrates positive male role models and raises awareness of men's health issues.
18. Universal Children's Day (November 20)
Promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and children's welfare.
19. World Television Day (November 21)
Recognizes the role of television in communication and globalization.
20. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25)
Aims to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls.
21. Constitution Day (India) (November 26)
Marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.
22. Cyber Monday (November 25, 2024 - Monday after Thanksgiving)
An e-commerce term for the Monday following Thanksgiving, promoting online shopping deals.
23. Saint Andrew's Day (Scotland) (November 30)
Celebrates the patron saint of Scotland with various cultural events.
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These dates cover a mix of global and regional events, significant national observances, and cultural festivities.
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