This is our day guide for Monday November 20th 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 20th 2023
Argentina: Day of National Sovereignty
Anniversary of the 1845 Battle of Vuelta de Obligado
Belize: Garifuna Settlement Day (in lieu)
Celebrates the settlement of the Garifuna people in Belize after being exiled from the GrenadinesRegional
Brazil (regional): Black Awareness Day
Zumbi dos Palmares was a warlord in the independent kingdom of Palmares. This kingdom had been founded in the seventeenth century by slaves insurgents in the north-eastern Brazil. This day celebrates the first liberation of slaves.Regional
India (regional): Chhath Puja
Chhath is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun god and his wife.Regional
Iraq (regional): Public Holiday
Kurdistan. a public holiday has been declared due to the high probability of torrential rains.
Latvia: National Day (in lieu)
Marks the declaration of independence from German and Russian occupation after the end of the first world war
Mexico: Revolution Day
Celebrates the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in 1910. Observed the third Monday of November
Monaco: H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day (in lieu)
This the National Day of Monaco. It marks the official ascension of Prince Albert II to the throne on 19 November 2005Observances on November 20th 2023
United Nations: Africa Industrialization Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day
USA: National Absurdity Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Absurdity Day
USA: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a day to celebrate the sweet and nutty goodness of this classic American dessert.
United Nations: Universal Childrens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day
Israel: Ben-Gurion Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Ben-Gurion Day in Israel.
United Kingdom: St Edmund's Day
The brave King Edmund was killed by Danish invaders on November 20th 869 after refusing to denounce his Christianity.November 19th 2023 | Go to Today | November 21st 2023
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| General Information for November 20th 2023 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 324 of 2023 | |
| 41 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1985 - Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released. | |
| 1859 - Billy the Kid is probably born on this day. | |
| 1789 - North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state. | |
| 284 - Diocletian is chosen as Roman Emperor. |
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