USA awareness days and key dates

Thursday 1 November 2035

• All Saints' Day

  Religious and culturalInternational

  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 culturalInternational1 to 2 November 2035

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.

Friday 2 November 2035

• All Souls' Day

  Religious and culturalInternational

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  On 2 November the UN condemns attacks on journalists and urges states to bring those responsible to justice.

Saturday 3 November 2035

• International Day for Biosphere Reserves

  AwarenessInternational

  A UNESCO day on 3 November that highlights biosphere reserves, places where people and nature are managed together sustainably.

Monday 5 November 2035

• International Stress Awareness Week

  AwarenessInternational5 to 9 November 2035

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.

Tuesday 6 November 2035

• International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

  AwarenessInternational

  On 6 November the UN highlights the often overlooked damage that war and armed conflict do to the environment.

Thursday 8 November 2035

• International Day of Radiology

  AwarenessInternational

  A global day on 8 November, the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, recognising medical imaging.

Saturday 10 November 2035

• NET Cancer Day

  AwarenessInternational

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.

Sunday 11 November 2035

• Veterans Day

  Public holidays

  A US federal holiday on 11 November honouring everyone who has served in the US armed forces.

Monday 12 November 2035

• World Pneumonia Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.

Tuesday 13 November 2035

• Trans Awareness Week

  AwarenessInternational13 to 19 November 2035

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

Wednesday 14 November 2035

• World Diabetes Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Diabetes Day on 14 November is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, led by the International Diabetes Federation and recognised by the United Nations.

Thursday 15 November 2035

• America Recycles Day

  Awareness

  America Recycles Day on 15 November encourages people across the US to recycle more and buy products made from recycled materials.

• Great American Smokeout

  Awareness

  The Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November, encouraging people who smoke to make a plan to quit.

• International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime

  AwarenessInternational

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  A global day in November, on 19 November in 2026, that asks people to learn the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.

• World Philosophy Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.

• World Prematurity Day

  AwarenessInternational

  A global day on 15 November that raises awareness of preterm birth and the needs of babies born too early and their families.

Friday 16 November 2035

• International Day for Tolerance

  AwarenessInternational

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  The International Day of the Mediterranean Diet on 16 November celebrates a healthy way of eating that is also recognised as living cultural heritage.

Saturday 17 November 2035

• International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

  AwarenessInternational

  A day on the Saturday before US Thanksgiving when people bereaved by suicide gather for support. The 2026 day is 21 November.

Sunday 18 November 2035

• International Fraud Awareness Week

  AwarenessInternational18 to 24 November 2035

  A global week in November that promotes fraud prevention and awareness, held from 15 to 21 November in 2026.

• World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

  AwarenessInternational18 to 24 November 2035

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on the third Sunday of November, remembers people killed and injured on the roads.

Monday 19 November 2035

• Global Entrepreneurship Week

  AwarenessInternational19 to 25 November 2035

  A worldwide week of events in mid November that encourages people to start and grow businesses, held from 16 to 22 November in 2026.

• World Toilet Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Toilet Day on 19 November raises awareness of the billions of people who still lack safe sanitation.

Tuesday 20 November 2035

• Africa Industrialization Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November builds international support for industrial development across Africa.

• Transgender Day of Remembrance

  AwarenessInternational

  A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.

• World Children's Day

  AwarenessInternational

  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.

Wednesday 21 November 2035

• World COPD Day

  AwarenessInternational

  A global day in November that raises awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 18 November.

• World Television Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Television Day on 21 November recognises the influence of television in drawing attention to global issues.

Thursday 22 November 2035

• Thanksgiving

  Public holidays

  A US federal holiday on the fourth Thursday in November, traditionally marked with a family meal.

Friday 23 November 2035

• Black Friday

  Commercial and retail

  The big retail sales day, held the day after US Thanksgiving and now widely marked by UK shops too.

Saturday 24 November 2035

• Small Business Saturday (US)

  Commercial and retail

  Small Business Saturday falls on the Saturday after US Thanksgiving, encouraging shoppers to spend with independent local businesses.

• World Conjoined Twins Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Conjoined Twins Day on 24 November raises awareness of conjoined twins and promotes their wellbeing and inclusion.

Sunday 25 November 2035

• 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

  AwarenessInternational25 November to 10 December 2035

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  On 25 November the UN calls for an end to violence against women and girls and launches 16 days of activism.

Monday 26 November 2035

• Cyber Monday

  Commercial and retail

  The online sales day on the Monday after Black Friday.

• World Sustainable Transport Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Sustainable Transport Day on 26 November promotes safe, affordable, accessible and clean transport for everyone.

Tuesday 27 November 2035

• Giving Tuesday

  AwarenessInternational

  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)

  AwarenessInternational

  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

  AwarenessInternational

  On 27 November the UN calls for an end to child, early and forced marriage.

Thursday 29 November 2035

• International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

  AwarenessInternational

  On 29 November the UN expresses solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Friday 30 November 2035

• Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

  AwarenessInternational

  On 30 November the UN and OPCW honour the victims of chemical warfare and renew the commitment to eliminate chemical weapons.