DLTK's Holidays Activities
November Holidays and Special Events
Crafts and Activities for Major November Holidays:
Remembrance Day
November 11th
Thanksgiving
fourth Thursday in November
Crafts and Activities for November Holidays that change days each year:
Diwali
Celebrated in October or November depending on the lunar calendar
National Young Reader's Day
second Tuesday in November
American Education Week
Week before U.S. Thanksgiving
National Bible Week
Week of U.S. Thanksgiving (Sunday–Saturday)
National Game and Puzzle Week
Week of U.S. Thanksgiving
Advent
begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas
Crafts and Activities for November Special Days that are celebrated on the same day each year:
Aviation Month
All November
Child Safety and Protection Month
All November
Good Nutrition Month
All November
Day of the Dead
November 1st & 2nd
All Saints Day
November 1st
National Author's Day & Family Literacy Day
November 1st
Cookie Monster's Birthday
November 2nd
World Jellyfish Day
November 3rd
National Candy Day
November 4th
Guy Fawkes Day
November 5th
Basketball Day
November 6th
Hug a Bear Day
November 7th
X-Ray Discovered
November 8th, 1895
Sesame Street Debuted
November 10th, 1969
World Kindness Day
November 13
Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday
November 13th, 1850
Charlotte Mew's Birthday
November 15th, 1869
Recycle Day
November 15th
Homemade Bread Day
November 17th
Discovery of Puerto Rico
November 19th, 1493
Mexican Revolution Day
November 20th, 1910
International Children's Day
November 20
First Manned Hot Air Balloon Flight
November 21st, 1783
Charles Schulz's Birthday
November 26th, 1922
National Cake Day
November 26th
William Blake's Birthday
November 28th, 1757
King Tut's Tomb Opened
November 29th, 1922
International Jaguar Day
November 29th
November is a month that blends reflection, gratitude, and learning. From celebrating literacy and heritage to observing holidays like Thanksgiving, these special days encourage curiosity and connection. Kids can explore crafts, stories, and cultural traditions while discovering the significance of history, food, and creativity. November invites families to pause, honor achievements, and enjoy moments together before the holiday season begins.