This is our day guide for Monday November 16th 2020 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 16th 2020
International: Diwali
Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darknessRegional
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Sint Eustatius Flag Day
Commemorates the date in 1776 when Statia became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of America
Colombia: Independence of Cartagena
On November 11th 1811, Cartagena declared independence from SpainRegional
India (regional): Vikram Samvat New Year
Gujuarat. Named after king Vikramaditya, this calendar remains widely used in western India. In Gujarat, the second day of Diwali is celebrated as the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendarRegional
India (regional): Vishvakarma Day
Vishwakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architectRegional
India (regional): Bhai Bij
A festival focused on siblings. Sisters invite their brothers to join in a feast.
Maldives: The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
According to legend, the Maldives was converted to Islam in the year 1153 AD
Mexico: Revolution Day
Celebrates the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in 1910. Observed the third Monday of November
Mongolia: Genghis Khan's birthday
Established in 2012. This day expresses a symbolic birthday of Genghis Khan as his exact date of birth is not found.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
A work-free day in Anambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.
North Korea: Mother's Day
Commemorates the date of a speech North Korea's first leader Kim Il Sung made about the role of mothers in 1961.Observances on November 16th 2020
United Nations: International Day for Tolerance
On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.
USA: National Button Day
If you have Koumpounophobia, this isn't the holiday for you. Koumpounophobia is the fear of buttons!
USA: National Fast Food Day
Celebrate National Fast Food Day with savory treats and indulge in the convenience, innovation, and flavors that define America's food culture.
USA: American Education Week
An opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education.
Israel: Sigd
A holiday observed by Ethiopian Jews to commemorate their return from exile to Israel.November 15th 2020 | Go to Today | November 17th 2020
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| General Information for November 16th 2020 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2020 | |
| 45 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 - UNESCO is founded. | |
| 1920 - Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited. | |
| 1532 - Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca. | |
| 1272 – While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne. |
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