Day Guide for Friday November 1st 2024 What are the holidays on November 1st 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday November 1st 2024 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 2024

International: Deepavali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

International: All Saints' Day

Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

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 2008

Ecuador: All Soul's Day (in lieu)

Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.

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India (regional): Kut

A harvest festival of the different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur

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India (regional): Kannada Rajyothsava

All the Kannada speaking regions of south India were merged to form the state of Karnataka on Nov 1st 1956

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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 1954

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India (regional): Haryana Day

Commemorates the day when the state of Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966

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India (regional): Vishvakarma Day

Vishvakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishvakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect

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India (regional): Govardhan Puja

A day after Diwali in the month of Kartik. Celebrated by Hindus as the day Lord Krishna defeated the God Indra

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India (regional): Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)

The third day of Tihar is when Lakshmi the goddess of wealth is worshipped

Kenya: Public Holiday

A public holiday will be observed for the inauguration day of the Kenyan deputy president-designate.

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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

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.

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Nigeria (regional): Nigeria Election Holiday

Cross River state govt has declared a public holiday to prepare for the Local Government elections.

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Samoa: Public Holiday

A break for civil servants and public sector employees who were actively involved with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

US Virgin Islands: D. Hamilton Jackson Day

In honor of a noted labor rights advocate in the Danish West Indies.

Observances on November 1st 2024

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.

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.

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: All Saints' Day

Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

USA: National Hello Kitty Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hello Kitty Day.

International: Diwali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness.

International: Diabetes Awareness Month

Join us in observing Diabetes Awareness Month this November. Learn about the global diabetes epidemic, its impact, and how you can contribute to raising awareness. Your support can change lives!

USA: National Aviation History Month

Take a flight into the remarkable journey of aviation, from the Wright brothers to space exploration. Discover, learn, and honor America’s significant contribution to this world-changing industry.

USA: National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrate the heroes of everyday life during National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor their compassion and selfless dedication.

United Kingdom: Islamophobia Awareness Month

Discover the impact of Islamophobia Awareness Month as communities unite to challenge prejudice, celebrate diversity, and promote understanding across the UK.

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General Information for November 1st 2024
There are 19 public holidays today.
Day 306 of 2024
60 days left in 2024
Week 44 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - Serbia and Montenegro joins the United Nations.
1950 - Pope Pius XII claims papal infallibility when he formally defines the dogma of the Assumption of Mary.
1894 - Nicholas II becomes the new (and last) Tsar of Russia after his father, Alexander III, dies.
1520 - The Strait of Magellan, the passage immediately south of mainland South America connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first discovered and navigated by European explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.