Day Guide for Wednesday November 20th 2024 What are the holidays on November 20th 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday November 20th 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 20th 2024

Brazil: 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.

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Germany (regional): Repentance Day

Saxony. Protestant churches celebrate a Day of Repentance and Prayer on the Wednesday before November 23

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India (regional): Public Holiday

To allow citizens of Maharashtra to vote in the state-wide assembly polls.

Oman: National Day

Marks Oman's independence from Portugal in 1650, making it the oldest independent state in the Arab world.

Observances on November 20th 2024

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

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.

USA: National Educational Support Professionals Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Educational Support Professionals Day

United Kingdom: Zinfandel Day

Zinfandel is a black-skinned wine grape, grown in over 10% of California vineyards.

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General Information for November 20th 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 325 of 2024
41 days left in 2024
Week 47 of the year
On this Day in History
1989 - Velvet Revolution: The number of protesters assembled in Prague, Czechoslovakia swells from 200,000 the day before to an estimated half-million.
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.
1407 – A truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans is agreed upon under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orléans would be assassinated three days later by Burgundy.