November Holidays and Observances 2022 - November Calendar With Holidays
Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving may get the most attention (and for good reason), but there are so many other November holidays worth celebrating.
The month boasts tons of holidays, awareness days and observances centered around what matters most: expressing thanks for life's many blessings, spending time with friends and family, and warming the soul with comfort food.
Fill up classic eats like sandwiches, pickles and nachos on their designated days. When your sweet tooth starts calling, go ahead and satisfy your cravings with some candy or vanilla cupcakes — in honor of the unofficial holidays, of course.
But it's not just about food: November marks the start of the season of giving. While it technically falls between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, it's never too early to give back to those in need, so get a head start with holidays like National Day of Community Service and World Kindness Day. Use Family Volunteer Day, which falls on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, as a teaching moment to remind your kids what the holiday is all about: showing your gratitude with words and actions.
And while many say that the holiday season doesn't start until December 1, we beg to differ. As soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are packed and put away, it's time to break out the Christmas tunes and get in the holiday spirit. Start by checking a few things off your Christmas shopping list during Small Business Saturday, an annual holiday where we're encouraged to shop small instead of going to big-box retailers.
Ready for a fun-filled month? Here's a list of the official and unofficial November holidays to add to your calendar.
Daily Holidays and Observances in November 2022
November 1
All Saints’ Day
Extra Mile Day
International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
National Author’s Day
National Calzone Day
National Cinnamon Day
National Cook For Your Pets Day
National Vinegar Day
Scented Candle Day
World Vegan Day
Day of the Day (ends November 2)
November 2
All Souls' Day
Day of the Day
National Deviled Egg Day
National Stress Awareness Day
November 3
Cliché Day
Give Someone a Dollar Day
International Stout Day
Japanese Culture Day
Jellyfish Day
National Sandwich Day
November 4
Check Your Blood Pressure Day
National Candy Day
National Day of Community Service
Use Your Common Sense Day
November 5
American Football Day
National Bison Day
National Chinese Takeout Day
National Love Your Red Hair Day
World Tsunami Awareness Day
November 6
Daylight Savings Day
National Nachos Day
National Saxophone Day
November 7
International Merlot Day
National Hug a Bear Day
November 8
Election Day
National Cappuccino Day
National Parents as Teachers Day
STEM/STEAM Day
November 9
World Freedom Day
Go to an Art Museum Day
November 10
International Accounting Day
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
Sesame Street Day
November 11
French Armistice Day
National Origami Day
National Sundae Day
Veterans Day
November 12
National French Dip Day
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
National Pizza With the Works Except Anchovies Day
November 13
International Tongue Twister Day
World Kindness Day
November 14
National American Teddy Bear Day
National Family PJ Day
National Pickle Day
National Spicy Guacamole Day
November 15
Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
I Love to Write Day
National Philanthropy Day
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
National Recycling Day
November 16
Have a Party With Your Bear Day
National Black Marketers Day
National Button Day
National Fast Food Day
November 17
National Hiking Day
National Homemade Bread Day
World Prematurity Day
November 18
Apple Cider Day
Mickey Mouse Day
National Princess Day
Use Less Stuff Day
November 19
Family Volunteer Day
National Adoption Day
National Camp Day
National Integration Day
Play Monopoly Day
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
November 20
International Hug a Runner Day
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
National Stuffing Day
World Hello Day
World Television Day
November 22
Go for a Ride Day
Love Your Freckles Day
National Cranberry Relish Day
November 23
Eat a Cranberry Day
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
National Cashew Day
National Espresso Day
National Jukebox Day
Thankful for My Dog Day
November 24
Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
Thanksgiving
November 25
Black Friday
Day of Listening
Flossing Day
National Family Health History Day
National Parfait Day
Native American Heritage Day
You’re Welcome Day
November 26
National Cake Day
Small Business Saturday
November 27
First Sunday of Advent
U.S. Turtle Adoption Day
November 28
Cyber Monday
National French Toast Day
November 29
Chia Pet Day
Electronic Greetings Day
Giving Tuesday
National Lemon Cream Pie Day
National Square Dancing Day
Throw Out Your Leftovers Day
November 30
Barbados Independence Day
National Mason Jar Day
National Mousse Day
National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day
Weekly Observances in November 2022
November 1 to 7: World Communication Week
November 6 to 12: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and Polar Bear Week
November 6 to 13: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
November 7 to 13: National Recycling Week
November 13 to 19: National Split Pea Soup Week
November 14 to 18: Anti-Bullying Week, American Education Week, National Young Readers Week
November 18 to 24: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
November 20 to 26: Better Conversations Week, National Game & Puzzle Week
Monthly Observances in November 2022
Adopt a Turkey Month
American Diabetes Month
Aviation History Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Bladder Health Month
COPD Awareness Month
Family Stories Month
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
International Bereaved Sibling Awareness Mont
National Hip Hop History Month
Manatee Awareness Month
National Veterans and Military Families Month
National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Adoption Awareness Month
National Candle Month
National Children’s Month
National Entrepreneurship Month
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Fragrance Month
National Fun with Fondue Month
National Model Railroad Month
National Gratitude Month
National Healthy Skin Month
National Memoir Writing Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Pepper Month
National Pomegranate Month
National Raisin Bread Month
National Sleep Comfort Month
National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
No-Shave November
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month
This article was originally published on TODAY.com