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51 national days in November.

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National Author's DayNovember 1 is National Author's Day, a chance to thank a writer whose books shaped you and maybe start the story only you can tell.

National Cinnamon DayNovember 1 is National Cinnamon Day: celebrate the warm, sweet-spicy bark that makes rolls, oatmeal, and curries taste like comfort.

National Cook for Your Pets DayNovember 1 is National Cook for Your Pets Day — prepare a simple, vet-safe homemade treat or meal for your favorite animal.

National Family Literacy DayNovember 1 is National Family Literacy Day: read together at home, because shared reading builds language, bonding, and lifelong learning habits.

National Deviled Egg DayNovember 2 is National Deviled Egg Day, celebrating the potluck classic of creamy, tangy, paprika-dusted halves.

National Sandwich DayNovember 3 is National Sandwich Day — celebrate the endlessly versatile meal between two slices of bread.

World Jellyfish DayNovember 3 is World Jellyfish Day, celebrating the drifting, brainless survivors that have outlasted the dinosaurs many times over.

National Candy DayNovember 4 is National Candy Day — one date to celebrate every sweet in the jar, from chocolate to sour to nostalgic penny candy.

National Love Your Red Hair DayNovember 5 is National Love Your Red Hair Day: a small, warm nudge to celebrate the rarest natural hair color instead of hiding it.

National Nachos DayNovember 6 is National Nachos Day. Layer them right, use real melting cheese, and build a plate where every chip gets a bite.

National Saxophone DayNational Saxophone Day is November 6, the birthday of Adolphe Sax, the Belgian inventor who gave the world the saxophone.

International Merlot DayNovember 7 is International Merlot Day: a friendly excuse to give the unfairly maligned red another honest try.

National Cappuccino DayNovember 8 is National Cappuccino Day: equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam in one balanced little cup.

National STEM DayNovember 8 is National STEM Day, a nudge to explore science, technology, engineering, and math hands-on.

National Chicken Sandwich DayNovember 9 is Chicken Sandwich Day — crispy or grilled, pickles and sauce, on a soft toasted bun.

World Science Day for Peace and DevelopmentNovember 10 is World Science Day for Peace and Development, spotlighting science's role in everyday life.

National Origami DayNovember 11 is National Origami Day, celebrating the Japanese art of folding a flat sheet of paper into something remarkable.

National Sundae DayNovember 11 is National Sundae Day, ice cream plus sauce and toppings in a dish, the endlessly customizable treat born from a naming quirk.

World Origami DayNovember 11 is World Origami Day — one square of paper, no scissors or glue, and a surprising amount of quiet folding satisfaction.

National French Dip DayNovember 12 is National French Dip Day: thin roast beef, a crusty roll, and a cup of hot jus to dunk it in.

National Frisbee DayNational Frisbee Day sails in every November 13 — flick a disc and chase it down.

World Kindness DayNovember 13 is World Kindness Day — a reminder that ordinary kindness, done consistently, is quietly good for everyone.

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National Pickle DayNovember 14 is National Pickle Day, the day to snack on a good dill, make quick refrigerator pickles, and save that brine.

World Diabetes DayNovember 14 is World Diabetes Day: a global push to understand, prevent, and better manage diabetes, on insulin pioneer Frederick Banting's birthday.

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America Recycles DayNovember 15 is America Recycles Day, a nationwide push to recycle more, recycle right, and buy recycled.

National Bundt Cake DayNovember 15 is National Bundt Cake Day — celebrating the fluted ring pan that makes any cake look impressive.

National Drummer DayNational Drummer Day, November 15, salutes the players who keep every band locked in and moving.

International Flamenco DayCelebrated every November 16, International Flamenco Day marks the day UNESCO recognized this fiery Spanish art in 2010.

National Button DayNovember 16 is National Button Day, a nod to the small fasteners that collectors, crafters, and sewists have long adored.

National Baklava DayNovember 17 is National Baklava Day: honor the flaky layered phyllo-and-nut pastry, soaked in syrup and cherished across the Mediterranean.

National Hiking DayCelebrated every November 17, National Hiking Day nudges you to bundle up and hit the trail before winter sets in.

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National Take a Hike DayNational Take a Hike Day, November 17, gets you on a trail before winter fully sets in.

National Apple Cider DayNovember 18 is National Apple Cider Day: the cloudy, unfiltered fall drink that is even better warmed and spiced.

National Play Monopoly DayNovember 19 is National Play Monopoly Day — clear an afternoon, pick your token, and prepare to test a few friendships.

World Toilet DayNovember 19 is World Toilet Day, a UN day spotlighting the global sanitation crisis and the billions still living without a safe toilet.

Universal Children's DayNovember 20 is Universal Children's Day: the UN's marker for kids' rights, and a nudge to show up for a kid in your life.

World Fisheries DayNovember 21 is World Fisheries Day: a look at healthy oceans, sustainable fish stocks, and the coastal communities who depend on them.

World Hello DayNovember 21 is World Hello Day: greet ten people and remember that peace often starts with a conversation.

World Television DayMarked each November 21, World Television Day recognizes television's role in culture, news, and shared storytelling.

Kimchi DayNovember 22 is Kimchi Day, celebrating Korea's iconic fermented cabbage, tangy, spicy, and good on almost everything.

Fibonacci DayNovember 23 is Fibonacci Day: the date 11/23 echoes 1, 1, 2, 3, the start of the sequence where each number is the sum of the two before it.

National Cashew DayNovember 23 is National Cashew Day: a nod to the buttery, kidney-shaped nut that sweetens snacks, stir-fries, and dairy-free creams alike.

National Espresso DayNovember 23 is Espresso Day. Italy's tiny, intense shot, so dial in the grind and pull it fresh.

World Watercolor DayNovember 23 is World Watercolor Day: a global nudge to pick up a brush and celebrate the loose, luminous art of painting with water.

National Sardines DayNovember 24 is National Sardines Day: crack open the cheap, shelf-stable little fish that happens to be genuinely good for you.

National Parfait DayNovember 25 is National Parfait Day: build something tall, layered, and see-through, then eat it straight out of the glass.

National Cake DayNovember 26 is National Cake Day: bake a snacking cake, grab a slice, and remember cake needs no birthday.

National Bavarian Cream Pie DayNovember 27 is National Bavarian Cream Pie Day: the silky custard dessert that sits between pudding and mousse.

National French Toast DayNovember 28 is for French toast: stale bread, custard soak, golden griddle. Comfort you can make from what's on hand.

International Jaguar DayNovember 29 is International Jaguar Day, spotlighting the Americas' biggest cat and the wild corridors it needs to roam.

Computer Security DayNovember 30 is Computer Security Day: spend an hour locking down the accounts you rely on but never think about.