Friday
November 16
8 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Day For Tolerance
International Day for Tolerance (November 16) promotes respect and appreciation of cultural diversity to build more inclusive and peaceful societies.
International Check Your Wipers Day (North America)
International Check Your Wipers Day is a timely reminder for drivers to inspect and maintain their windshield wipers for clearer visibility and safer driving.
National Button Day
November 16, National Button Day is a day to celebrate the humble button. Sort through your button collection or head to your local thrift store in search of hidden treasures!
National Fast Food Day
National Fast Food Day celebrates the quick, convenient, flavour-rich world of fast-food dining and invites you to reflect on this everyday industry.
Clarinet Day
Celebrate Clarinet Day by listening to or attending a clarinet performance, exploring the instrument’s unique voice and supporting woodwind music.
Have a Party with your Bear Day
Celebrate Have a Party with Your Bear Day by gathering teddy bears, hosting a cozy bear-themed party.
National Black Marketers Day
National Black Marketers Day celebrates and supports the achievements of Black marketing professionals and promotes equity in the industry.
Day of Declaration of Sovereignty in Estonia
Discover Day of Declaration of Sovereignty in Estonia (Nov 16) — its historic roots in 1988, why it matters and how to observe it thoughtfully.
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National Hiking Day (Take a Hike Day)
Every year on November 17th, a call to the wild echoes across the nation, urging us to partake in National Hiking Day (National Take a Hike Day).
International Students Day
International Students Day (November 17) honours students’ rights, resilience and global role in education and social change.
World Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day raises awareness of preterm birth, advocates for improved neonatal care and honours the resilience of babies born too soon and their families.
International Happy Gose Day
International Happy Gose Day celebrates the unique German-style sour wheat beer “gose” — a day for tasting and exploring craft beer.
National Testosterone Awareness Day
National Testosterone Awareness Day is meant to encourage men to get their testosterone levels checked and to learn more about the importance of testosterone in their health.
National Homemade Bread Day
National Homemade Bread Day encourages baking bread at home, celebrating the warmth of fresh loaves.
National Unfriend Day
National Unfriend Day is a playful reminder to review your social-media friend list to remove connections that no longer serve you.
National Farm Joke Day
National Farm Joke Day celebrates farm-themed humour—share jokes, puns and stories about rural life and spread smiles in the farming community and beyond.
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