International awareness days and key dates

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November 2029

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1Thu
Thursday 1 November 2029
- All Saints' Day
  Religious and cultural
  
  All Saints' Day on 1 November is a Christian festival honouring all saints, known and unknown.
- Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
  Religious and cultural1 to 2 November 2029
  
  The Day of the Dead on 1 and 2 November is a Mexican tradition honouring loved ones who have died, with altars and marigolds.
- World Vegan Day
  Awareness
  
  World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.
2Fri
Friday 2 November 2029
- All Souls' Day
  Religious and cultural
  
  All Souls' Day on 2 November is when many Christians remember and pray for those who have died.
- International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
  Awareness
  
  On 2 November the UN condemns attacks on journalists and urges states to bring those responsible to justice.
3Sat
Saturday 3 November 2029
- International Day for Biosphere Reserves
  Awareness
  
  A UNESCO day on 3 November that highlights biosphere reserves, places where people and nature are managed together sustainably.
5Mon
Monday 5 November 2029
- International Stress Awareness Week
  Awareness5 to 9 November 2029
  
  A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.
- World Tsunami Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.
6Tue
Tuesday 6 November 2029
- International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
  Awareness
  
  On 6 November the UN highlights the often overlooked damage that war and armed conflict do to the environment.
8Thu
Thursday 8 November 2029
- International Day of Radiology
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 8 November, the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, recognising medical imaging.
10Sat
Saturday 10 November 2029
- NET Cancer Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.
- World Science Day for Peace and Development
  Awareness
  
  World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.
11Sun
Sunday 11 November 2029
- Singles' Day (11.11)
  Commercial and retail
  
  Singles' Day on 11 November is a major online shopping event, led by Alibaba's 11.11 festival in China.
12Mon
Monday 12 November 2029
- World Pneumonia Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.
13Tue
Tuesday 13 November 2029
- Trans Awareness Week
  Awareness13 to 19 November 2029
  
  A week from 13 to 19 November raising awareness of trans people and the issues they face, leading into Trans Day of Remembrance.
- World Kindness Day
  Awareness
  
  World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
14Wed
Wednesday 14 November 2029
- World Diabetes Day
  Awareness
  
  World Diabetes Day on 14 November raises awareness of diabetes and how type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
15Thu
Thursday 15 November 2029
- International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
  Awareness
  
  On 15 November the UN raises awareness of the threats posed by organised crime that crosses borders and the need to tackle it together.
- World Pancreatic Cancer Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day in November, on 19 November in 2026, that asks people to learn the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
- World Philosophy Day
  Awareness
  
  World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.
- World Prematurity Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 15 November that raises awareness of preterm birth and the needs of babies born too early and their families.
16Fri
Friday 16 November 2029
- International Day for Tolerance
  Awareness
  
  The International Day for Tolerance on 16 November promotes respect for the world's diverse cultures and action against intolerance.
- International Day of the Mediterranean Diet
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of the Mediterranean Diet on 16 November celebrates a healthy way of eating that is also recognised as living cultural heritage.
17Sat
Saturday 17 November 2029
- International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
  Awareness
  
  A day on the Saturday before US Thanksgiving when people bereaved by suicide gather for support. The 2026 day is 21 November.
18Sun
Sunday 18 November 2029
- International Fraud Awareness Week
  Awareness18 to 24 November 2029
  
  A global week in November that promotes fraud prevention and awareness, held from 15 to 21 November in 2026.
- World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
  Awareness18 to 24 November 2029
  
  World AMR Awareness Week, 18 to 24 November, raises awareness of drug-resistant infections and encourages careful use of antibiotics and other medicines.
- World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
  Awareness
  
  On 18 November the UN raises awareness of child sexual abuse, supports survivors and calls for prevention and accountability.
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
  Awareness
  
  The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on the third Sunday of November, remembers people killed and injured on the roads.
19Mon
Monday 19 November 2029
- Global Entrepreneurship Week
  Awareness19 to 25 November 2029
  
  A worldwide week of events in mid November that encourages people to start and grow businesses, held from 16 to 22 November in 2026.
- International Men's Day
  Awareness
  
  International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.
- World Toilet Day
  Awareness
  
  World Toilet Day on 19 November raises awareness of the billions of people who still lack safe sanitation.
20Tue
Tuesday 20 November 2029
- Africa Industrialization Day
  Awareness
  
  Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November builds international support for industrial development across Africa.
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
  Awareness
  
  A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
- World Children's Day
  Awareness
  
  World Children's Day on 20 November is UNICEF's day of action for children's rights, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
21Wed
Wednesday 21 November 2029
- World COPD Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day in November that raises awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 18 November.
- World Television Day
  Awareness
  
  World Television Day on 21 November recognises the influence of television in drawing attention to global issues.
24Sat
Saturday 24 November 2029
- World Conjoined Twins Day
  Awareness
  
  World Conjoined Twins Day on 24 November raises awareness of conjoined twins and promotes their wellbeing and inclusion.
25Sun
Sunday 25 November 2029
- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
  Awareness25 November to 10 December 2029
  
  An international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December calling for an end to violence against women and girls.
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
  Awareness
  
  On 25 November the UN calls for an end to violence against women and girls and launches 16 days of activism.
26Mon
Monday 26 November 2029
- World Sustainable Transport Day
  Awareness
  
  World Sustainable Transport Day on 26 November promotes safe, affordable, accessible and clean transport for everyone.
27Tue
Tuesday 27 November 2029
- Giving Tuesday
  Awareness
  
  Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving and encourages people around the world to give time, money or skills to good causes.
- GivingTuesday (UK)
  Awareness
  
  A global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to donate, volunteer or help others, on 1 December 2026.
- International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
  Awareness
  
  On 27 November the UN calls for an end to child, early and forced marriage.
29Thu
Thursday 29 November 2029
- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
  Awareness
  
  On 29 November the UN expresses solidarity with the Palestinian people.
30Fri
Friday 30 November 2029
- Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
  Awareness
  
  On 30 November the UN and OPCW honour the victims of chemical warfare and renew the commitment to eliminate chemical weapons.

November at a glance

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47 dates this month in the International calendar.

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