Day Guide for Friday November 3rd 2023 What are the holidays on November 3rd 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday November 3rd 2023 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 3rd 2023

Dominica: Independence Day

On November 3rd 1978, Dominica gained its independence from Great Britain becoming a republic within the Commonwealth

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Italy (regional): Feast of St. Giusto

St Justus lived in Trieste in Roman times. As a Christian, he was sentenced to death by drowning for refusing to make sacrifices to the Roman gods

Japan: Culture Day

Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace

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Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Perak

The first Friday of November is the Birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak

Maldives: Victory Day

Celebrates the victory over the terrorist group who tried to overthrow the government in 1988

Panama: Separation Day

Declaration of independence from Colombia in 1903

Observances on November 3rd 2023

USA: National Housewife’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Housewife’s Day

USA: National Sandwich Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sandwich Day

United Arab Emirates: UAE Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of UAE Flag Day

USA: World Jellyfish Day

Discover the beauty and ecological importance of these fascinating creatures, while learning about their key roles in our oceans' health.

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General Information for November 3rd 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 307 of 2023
58 days left in 2023
Week 44 of the year
On this Day in History
1978 - Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
1957 - Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika.
1838 - The Times of India, the world's largest circulated English language daily broadsheet newspaper is founded as The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce.
361 - Emperor Constantius II dies of a fever at Mopsuestia in Cilicia, on his deathbed he is baptised and declares his cousin Julian rightful successor.