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November 2026 Calendar: List of National and International Days and Festivals
· Source: Amar Ujala
A comprehensive list of national and international days, awareness events, and festivals falling in November 2026 has been detailed for students and competitive exam aspirants. The month features major celebrations including Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti alongside key historical and state formation dates.
Important Days in November 2026
November 2026 includes numerous dates of historical, scientific, social, and cultural importance observed across India and globally. This calendar serves as an essential reference for competitive exam preparation and general knowledge.
| Date | Event / Day Observed |
|---|---|
| 1 November | World Vegan Day |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day (Hallowmas) |
| 1 November | Karnataka Rajyotsava / Kannada Day |
| 1 November | Haryana Day |
| 2 November | All Souls' Day |
| 2 November | Parumala Perunnal (Kerala) |
| 3 November | World Jellyfish Day |
| 3 November | World Sandwich Day |
| 3 November | Melbourne Cup Day |
| 5 November | World Tsunami Awareness Day |
| 6 November | Dhanteras |
| 6 November | International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict |
| 6 November | National Nachos Day |
| 7 November | Infant Protection Day |
| 7 November | National Cancer Awareness Day |
| 7 November | C.V. Raman Jayanti |
| 8 November | Diwali |
| 8 November | L.K. Advani's Birthday |
| 8 November | World Radiography Day |
| 9 November | National Legal Services Day |
| 9 November | Uttarakhand Foundation Day |
| 9 November | Kartarpur Corridor Inauguration Day |
| 9 November | World Freedom Day |
| 10 November | Govardhan Puja |
| 10 November | World Science Day for Peace and Development |
| 10 November | World Public Transport Day |
| 10 November | World Immunization Day |
| 11 November | Bhai Dooj |
| 11 November | Armistice Day (Remembrance Day / Veterans Day) |
| 11 November | National Education Day |
| 12 November | World Usability Day |
| 12 November | World Pneumonia Day |
| 13 November | World Kindness Day |
| 14 November | Children's Day / Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day |
| 15 November | World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims |
| 15 November | Jharkhand Foundation Day |
| 15 November | Birsa Munda Jayanti |
| 16 November | International Day for Tolerance |
| 16 November | National Press Day |
| 17 November | International Students' Day |
| 17 November | National Epilepsy Day |
| 18 November | World COPD Day |
| 19 November | World Philosophy Day |
| 19 November | World Toilet Day |
Historical and National Significance
The month highlights critical milestones in Indian history and governance:
- 1 November: Karnataka was formed in 1956 by merging Kannada-speaking regions, and Haryana was carved out in 1966.
- 7 November: Marks the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate C.V. Raman (born 1888), who discovered the Raman Effect.
- 9 November: Uttarakhand was established in the year 2000 (originally named Uttaranchal until 2007).
- 11 November: Celebrated as National Education Day in honor of India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
- 14 November: Observed as Children's Day commemorating the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
- 15 November: Marks Jharkhand Foundation Day (formed in 2000 under the Bihar Reorganisation Act as India's 28th state) and the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda (born 1875).
Questions
Why is National Education Day celebrated on 11 November?
It is celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the nation's first Education Minister.
When is Diwali celebrated in November 2026?
Diwali will be celebrated on 8 November 2026.
Why is 17 November observed as International Students' Day?
The day commemorates the struggle of students following the atrocities committed by Nazi soldiers against students in Czechoslovakia in 1939.
Which Indian states celebrate their foundation days in the first half of November?
Karnataka and Haryana celebrate their foundation days on 1 November, Uttarakhand celebrates on 9 November, and Jharkhand marks its foundation day on 15 November.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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