This is our day guide for Friday November 1st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on November 1st 2019
International: All Saints' Day
Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
International: All Soul's Day (in lieu)
Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
Algeria: Anniversary of the Revolution
Marks the birth of the National Liberation Front in 1954 and the start of the Algerian War
Antigua and Barbuda: Independence Day
Commemorates Antigua and Barbuda's independence from the UK on November 1st 1981
Bhutan: Coronation day of His Majesty the King
A public coronation ceremony for His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was held on 1 November 2008Regional
India (regional): Haryana Day
Commemorates the day when the state of Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966Regional
India (regional): Kannada Rajyothsava
All the Kannada speaking regions of south India were merged to form the state of Karnataka on Nov 1st 1956Regional
India (regional): Kut
A harvest festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of ManipurRegional
India (regional): Puducherry Liberation Day
The de facto transfer or merger of Puducherry and other French colonies with India came into effect on November 1st 1954Regional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
The first Friday of November is the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak
US Virgin Islands: D. Hamilton Jackson Day
In honor of a noted labor rights advocate in the Danish West Indies.Observances on November 1st 2019
Bulgaria: Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders
USA: National Cook For Your Pets Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cook For Your Pets Day
USA: National Authors’ Day
Do the write thing! Why not celebrate National Author's Day by sending a thank you tweet to your favorite author?
USA: National Deep Fried Clams Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Deep Fried Clams Day
USA: National Family Literacy Day
Encouraging families to read has massive benefits on the young and old.
Finland: National Jealousy Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Jealousy Day
USA: National Vinegar Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Vinegar Day
United Kingdom: World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is celebrated around the world to recognise how far the vegan movement has come and to highlight how accessible and good for you, a vegan lifestyle is.
USA: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
President George Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994.
International: Movember
Every November, many men in the UK grow a moustache as part of Movember and the range of charities they support.
International: World Vegan Month
Vegan Month marks the formation of the Vegan Society in November 1944.
International: All Saints' Day
Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrsOctober 31st 2019 | Go to Today | November 2nd 2019
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| General Information for November 1st 2019 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 305 of 2019 | |
| 60 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2000 - Serbia and Montenegro joins the United Nations. | |
| 1953 - Andhra Pradesh attains statehood, with Kurnool as its capital. | |
| 1512 - The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is exhibited to the public for the first time. | |
| 1503 - Pope Julius II is elected. |
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