Thursday
November 22
17 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Musician Day
Every November 22nd, music enthusiasts worldwide unite to celebrate International Musician Day with melodies and rhythms.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, observed on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, offers connection, understanding and healing for those grieving the loss of loved ones to suicide.
Love Your Freckles Day
Celebrate Love Your Freckles Day on November 22 by embracing natural beauty, boosting confidence and showing your freckles some love.
National Day of Mourning (Unthanksgiving Day)
An annual observance on the fourth Thursday of November, the National Day of Mourning offers Indigenous perspectives on the Thanksgiving legacy, promoting reflection, awareness and solidarity.
National Adoption Day
Learn about National Adoption Day (Saturday before Thanksgiving): its origin, significance, and how you can support children in foster care being adopted into permanent homes.
Family Volunteer Day
Family Volunteer Day, observed on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, celebrates families serving together, highlights the value of community kindness and offers simple ways to volunteer as a family.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a cherished American holiday celebrating gratitude, family gatherings, and traditions that bring people together across the nation.
Mother Goose Parade Day
Discover Mother Goose Parade Day, celebrated each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving in El Cajon, California—a colourful parade tradition for families, volunteers and community spirit.
Go For A Ride Day
Enjoy Go For A Ride Day on November 22 by taking a ride—bike, car, scooter or train—and celebrate the freedom of movement and exploration.
National Cranberry Relish Day
Celebrate National Cranberry Relish Day on November 22 by making and sharing a delicious homemade relish and embracing food traditions.
National Family Health History Day
National Family Health History Day encourages families to share and record health-history information, helping with preventive care and long-term wellness.
National Dog Show Broadcast
A festive Thanksgiving-Day tradition, National Dog Show Broadcast Presented by Purina airs on NBC each year to celebrate hundreds of dog breeds, showcase top canine talent and bring family-friendly entertainment.
Humane Society Anniversary Day
Humane Society Anniversary Day honours animal-welfare organisations and celebrates the bond between humans and animals.
National Stop the Violence Day
Observe National Stop the Violence Day to raise awareness, support victims, and build community-based peace and prevention initiatives.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A grand annual spectacle held on Thanksgiving Day in New York City, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features giant balloons, festive floats and marching bands that mark the start of the holiday season.
Turkey-free Thanksgiving
Explore a turkey-free Thanksgiving celebration: redefine the holiday with an alternative main dish, inclusive menus and meaningful gathering beyond tradition.
Lebanon Independence Day
Lebanon Independence Day on November 22 commemorates the nation’s 1943 independence and celebrates Lebanese pride, history and unity.
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World Watercolor Day
On November 23rd, the art world celebrates World Watercolor Day, established in 1991 by renowned Mexican watercolorist Alfredo Guati Rojo.
Doctor Who Day (TARDIS Day)
Celebrate Doctor Who Day (TARDIS Day) on November 23 — a global fandom event honouring the Doctor, the TARDIS and the imaginative spirit of time-travel adventures.
Wolfenoot
Celebrate Wolfenoot on November 23 — a fun, kind-hearted holiday honoring wolves, dogs and the people who love them, with gifts, moon cakes and acts of animal-kindness.
World Youth Day
Explore World Youth Day, a global Catholic youth gathering initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1985, celebrate its history, significance for young people worldwide, and ways to participate locally and globally.
Fibonacci Day
Fibonacci Day celebrates the famous number sequence and its appearance in nature, art and life, with history and fun ways to explore its patterns.
National Espresso Day
Discover National Espresso Day, learn about its history, significance and easy ways to celebrate the intense coffee shot loved around the world.
National Bible Week
National Bible Week (week of Thanksgiving) encourages Americans to read, study and reflect on the Bible together, celebrating its role in faith and community.
National Cashew Day
National Cashew Day honors the beloved cashew with a look at its history, importance and easy, tasty ways to celebrate this crunchy favorite.
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