November Awareness Days 2026 (UK) and National Days

There are 146 awareness days, weeks and months in November 2026. The ones people look up most: Black Friday (27 November), World Kindness Day (13 November), International Men’s Day (19 November), Odd Socks Day (16 November) and Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month (all month).

Updated 9 October 2026

106

Single-day events

23

Awareness weeks

17

Awareness months

146

Total events

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Key November 2026 awareness days

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaMovember 2026 – Men’s Health Awareness MonthAustralia · 1–30 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayReligious & FaithInternationalDiwaliInternational · Sun 8 Nov

13 Nov13 NovFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Kindness DayInternational · Fri 13 Nov

16 Nov16 NovMondayFun & QuirkyInternationalOdd Socks Day 2026International · Mon 16 Nov

16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekCommunityInternationalAnti-Bullying WeekInternational · 16–20 Nov

18 Nov18 NovWednesdayNovember Awareness DaysUSMickey Mouse’s Birthday 2026US · Wed 18 Nov

19 Nov19 NovThursdayCommunityInternationalInternational Men’s DayInternational · Thu 19 Nov

27 Nov27 NovFridaySeasonalAustraliaBlack FridayAustralia · Fri 27 Nov

Awareness Months in November 202617

COPD Awareness Month 2026 Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2026 Mouth Cancer Action Month 2026 Movember 2026 – Men’s Health Awareness Month National Career Development Month 2026 National Diabetes Month 2026 National Family Caregivers Month 2026 National Military Family Month 2026 National Novel Writing Month 2026 (NaNoWriMo)Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2026 Veg Pledge 2026 National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month National Epilepsy Awareness Month Adopt A Senior Pet Month Bladder Health Month National Healthy Skin Month National Gratitude Month

All November 2026 Awareness Days by Date

1 Nov1 NovSundayNovember Awareness DaysUSNational Authors Day 2026US · Sun 1 Nov

1 Nov1 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingInternationalNational Brush Day 2026International · Sun 1 Nov

1 Nov1 NovSundayFood & NutritionUKWorld Vegan Day 2026UK · Sun 1 Nov

2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekNovember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Stress Awareness Week 2026Australia · 2–6 Nov

2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Spa Week 2026UK · 2–6 Nov

2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekBusiness & FinanceUKTalk Money Week 2026UK · 2–6 Nov

2–8 NovWeek2 Nov to 8 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Pathology Week 2026UK · 2–8 Nov

2–8 NovWeek2 Nov to 8 NovWeekFood & NutritionInternationalSugar Awareness Week 2026International · 2–8 Nov

3 Nov3 NovTuesdayNovember Awareness DaysUKNational Sandwich Day 2026UK · Tue 3 Nov

3 Nov3 NovTuesdayNovember Awareness DaysUKPurple Tuesday 2026UK · Tue 3 Nov

3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekNovember Awareness DaysAustraliaGlobal Prebiotics Week 2026Australia · 3–9 Nov

3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAsk Your Pharmacist WeekAustralia · 3–9 Nov

4 Nov4 NovWednesdayNovember Awareness DaysUKNational Stress Awareness Day 2026UK · Wed 4 Nov

5 Nov5 NovThursdaySeasonalUKBonfire Night 2026: Thursday 5 NovemberUK · Thu 5 Nov

5 Nov5 NovThursdaySeasonalUKBonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)UK · Thu 5 Nov

5 Nov5 NovThursdayNovember Awareness DaysUKInternational Stout Day 2026UK · Thu 5 Nov

5 Nov5 NovThursdayCommunityInternationalNational Men Make Dinner Day 2026International · Thu 5 Nov

6 Nov6 NovFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Nacho Day 2026US · Fri 6 Nov

6 Nov6 NovFridayCommunityInternationalWorld – Let’s Stop Shouting Day 2026International · Fri 6 Nov

7 Nov7 NovSaturdayNovember Awareness DaysUSNational Bison Day 2026US · Sat 7 Nov

7 Nov7 NovSaturdayCommunityInternationalHug a Bear Day 2026International · Sat 7 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Radiology 2026Australia · Sun 8 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Radiography Day 2026Australia · Sun 8 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayReligious & FaithInternationalDiwaliInternational · Sun 8 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayGlobal & NationalUKRemembrance Sunday 2026UK · Sun 8 Nov

8–15 NovWeek8 Nov to 15 NovWeekEducation & YouthInternationalScience Week Ireland 2026International · 8–15 Nov

9 Nov9 NovMondayCommunityInternationalSocial Media Kindness Day 2026International · Mon 9 Nov

9 Nov9 NovMondayNovember Awareness DaysAustraliaWorld Freedom Day 2026Australia · Mon 9 Nov

9–13 NovWeek9 Nov to 13 NovWeekArts & CultureInternationalWorld Nursery Rhyme Week 2026International · 9–13 Nov

9–13 NovWeek9 Nov to 13 NovWeekBusiness & FinanceInternationalInternational Trade Week 2026International · 9–13 Nov

10 Nov10 NovTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalUnited States Marine Corps Birthday 2026International · Tue 10 Nov

10 Nov10 NovTuesdayBusiness & FinanceInternationalInternational Accounting Day 2026International · Tue 10 Nov

10–16 NovWeek10 Nov to 16 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUKAcupuncture Awareness Week 2026UK · 10–16 Nov

11 Nov11 NovWednesdayArts & CultureInternationalVeterans Day 2026: Wednesday 11 NovemberInternational · Wed 11 Nov

11 Nov11 NovWednesdayArts & CultureInternationalVeterans DayInternational · Wed 11 Nov

11 Nov11 NovWednesdaySeasonalInternationalSingles’ Day 2026International · Wed 11 Nov

11 Nov11 NovWednesdayGlobal & NationalUKArmistice DayUK · Wed 11 Nov

12 Nov12 NovThursdaySafety & PreventionAustraliaWorld Quality Day 2026Australia · Thu 12 Nov

13 Nov13 NovFridayCommunityUKBBC Children in Need 2026UK · Fri 13 Nov

13 Nov13 NovFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Kindness Day 2026: Friday 13 NovemberInternational · Fri 13 Nov

13 Nov13 NovFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Kindness DayInternational · Fri 13 Nov

13 Nov13 NovFridayCommunityUKNational Personal Assistants Day 2026UK · Fri 13 Nov

14 Nov14 NovSaturdayNovember Awareness DaysAustraliaWorld Diabetes Day 2026Australia · Sat 14 Nov

14–20 NovWeek14 Nov to 20 NovWeekCommunityInternationalBaby Week UK 2026International · 14–20 Nov

15 Nov15 NovSundayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Echinacea DayInternational · Sun 15 Nov

15 Nov15 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Prematurity DayAustralia · Sun 15 Nov

15–21 NovWeek15 Nov to 21 NovWeekSafety & PreventionUKRoad Safety Week 2026UK · 15–21 Nov

16 Nov16 NovMondayFun & QuirkyInternationalOdd Socks Day 2026International · Mon 16 Nov

16 Nov16 NovMondayArts & CultureInternationalClarinet DayInternational · Mon 16 Nov

16 Nov16 NovMondayArts & CultureInternationalInternational Day for ToleranceInternational · Mon 16 Nov

16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekCommunityInternationalAnti-Bullying Week 2026: 16 to 20 NovemberInternational · 16–20 Nov

16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekEducation & YouthUSAmerican Education Week 2026US · 16–20 Nov

16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekCommunityInternationalAnti-Bullying WeekInternational · 16–20 Nov

16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekEducation & YouthAustraliaGeography Awareness Week 2026Australia · 16–20 Nov

16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekCommunityInternationalInternational Age Pioneers WeekInternational · 16–20 Nov

16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekFood & NutritionInternationalUK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026International · 16–22 Nov

16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaSepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week 2026Australia · 16–22 Nov

17 Nov17 NovTuesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Butter DayUS · Tue 17 Nov

17 Nov17 NovTuesdayBusiness & FinanceUSEntrepreneurs’ DayUS · Tue 17 Nov

17 Nov17 NovTuesdayGlobal & NationalUSNational Homemade Bread DayUS · Tue 17 Nov

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Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in November 2026?+

There are 146 national days, awareness days, and observances in November 2026. This includes 106 single-day events, 23 awareness weeks, and 17 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is November?+

November 2026 is home to 17 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.

What holidays and special days are in November?+

November 2026 includes 106 single-day events, 23 awareness weeks, and 17 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in November?+

There are 146 total awareness events in November 2026. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is November known for?+

November is known for 146 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 17 month-long observances and 23 awareness weeks running alongside 106 individual days.