What national day is it today in Australia?
Today is Tuesday 10 November 2026 in Australia. It is Hindu New Year (Annakut), NET Cancer Day, World Science Day for Peace and Development.
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Days on 10 November in Australia
- Hindu New Year (Annakut)
Hindu New Year, the day after Diwali in the Gujarati calendar, is marked with Annakut, a vast offering of food in temples.
- NET Cancer Day
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
World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.
Weeks and events running in Australia
- Garage Sale Trail
A national event over two November weekends when households and community groups hold garage sales to reuse unwanted items. In 2026, 7 to 8 and 14 to 15 November.
- International Week of Science and Peace
The International Week of Science and Peace, held in the week of 11 November, promotes links between science, cooperation and peace.
- National Recycling Week (Australia)
Planet Ark's week each November encouraging households, schools and workplaces to recycle correctly and cut waste. In 2026 it runs from 9 to 15 November.
- World Quality Week
A week in November when organisations recognise the work of quality professionals and the value of quality management.
Months running in Australia
- Movember
A month every November when people grow moustaches or take on challenges to raise money for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer.
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
A month every November that raises awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms and the need for faster diagnosis.
Coming up tomorrow, 11 November
- Armistice Day
The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.
- Singles' Day (11.11)
Singles' Day on 11 November is a major online shopping event, led by Alibaba's 11.11 festival in China.