This is our day guide for Thursday November 20th 2025 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 2025
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.
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.
Oman: National Day Holiday
Second day of public holiday in celebration of Oman National Day.Observances on November 20th 2025
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: Great American Smokeout
Want to stop smoking? The Great American Smokeout is a great day to commit to a healthy, smoke-free live with the support of others.
United Nations: World Philosophy Day
World Philosophy Day underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual.
Israel: Sigd
A holiday observed by Ethiopian Jews to commemorate their return from exile to Israel.November 19th 2025 | Go to Today | November 21st 2025
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| General Information for November 20th 2025 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 324 of 2025 | |
| 41 days left in 2025 | |
| 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. | |
| 1917 – Ukraine is declared a republic. | |
| 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. |
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