Important Days in November 2026
November 2026 has 42 days that exams ask about: 31 international and 11 national. Each date comes with a one-line fact and the official source it was checked against. Days fixed by a weekday, such as International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, are shown on their 2026 date.
| Date | Day | Important day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 November | Monday | International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists |
| 3 November | Tuesday | International Day for Biosphere Reserves |
| 5 November | Thursday | International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying · World Day of Romani Language · World Tsunami Awareness Day |
| 6 November | Friday | International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict |
| 7 November | Saturday | National Cancer Awareness Day |
| 8 November | Sunday | World Radiography Day |
| 9 November | Monday | National Legal Services Day |
| 10 November | Tuesday | World Science Day for Peace and Development |
| 11 November | Wednesday | National Education Day |
| 12 November | Thursday | World Pneumonia Day · Public Service Broadcasting Day |
| 14 November | Saturday | International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property · World Diabetes Day · Children's Day (Bal Diwas) |
| 15 November | Sunday | International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime · World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims · World Prematurity Day · Janjatiya Gaurav Divas |
| 16 November | Monday | International Day for Tolerance · International Day of the Mediterranean Diet · National Press Day |
| 18 November | Wednesday | World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence · Naturopathy Day |
| 19 November | Thursday | World Philosophy Day · World Toilet Day |
| 20 November | Friday | Africa Industrialization Day · World Children's Day |
| 21 November | Saturday | World Fisheries Day · World Television Day |
| 22 November | Sunday | NCC Day (National Cadet Corps Raising Day) |
| 24 November | Tuesday | World Conjoined Twins Day |
| 25 November | Wednesday | International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women |
| 26 November | Thursday | World Olive Tree Day · World Sustainable Transport Day · Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) · National Milk Day |
| 27 November | Friday | International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage · International Day of Engagement in Science for Sustainable Development |
| 29 November | Sunday | International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People |
| 30 November | Monday | Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare |
(Monday)
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Proclaimed by UN resolution 68/163; the date recalls the killing of two French journalists in Mali on 2 November 2013.
UN General Assembly (UNESCO) · Source: un.org
(Tuesday)
International Day for Biosphere Reserves
Proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference at its 41st session in 2021 (41 C/Resolution 37).
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
(Thursday)
International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying
UNESCO Member States declared the first Thursday of November for it, recognising school violence as a violation of the right to education.
Date: every year on the first Thursday of the month
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
World Day of Romani Language
Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015 to promote the preservation of the Romani language and culture.
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
World Tsunami Awareness Day
Designated by the UN General Assembly in December 2015 to raise tsunami awareness and share approaches to risk reduction.
UN General Assembly · Source: un.org
(Friday)
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Declared by the UN General Assembly on 5 November 2001 through resolution 56/4.
UN General Assembly (UNEP) · Source: un.org
(Saturday)
National Cancer Awareness DayNational
Chosen to honour the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Marie Curie; aims to raise awareness on cancer prevention and early detection.
Government of India (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) · Source: pib.gov.in
(Sunday)
World Radiography Day
Marks the anniversary of Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895; promoted by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists.
International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) · Source: isrrt.org
(Monday)
National Legal Services DayNational
Marks the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 coming into force on 9 November 1995, which set up free legal aid bodies.
Legal Services Authorities (NALSA) / Ministry of Law and Justice · Source: pib.gov.in
(Tuesday)
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2001 as an outcome of the 1999 World Conference on Science in Budapest.
UNESCO · Source: un.org
(Wednesday)
National Education DayNational
Birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India's first Union Education Minister; observed since 2008.
Government of India (Ministry of Education) · Source: mha.gov.in
(Thursday)
World Pneumonia Day
First held in November 2009 by a coalition of clinicians, advocates and UN officials; now led by the Every Breath Counts Coalition.
Every Breath Counts Coalition (Stop Pneumonia) · Source: stoppneumonia.org
Public Service Broadcasting DayNational
Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's only visit to All India Radio on 12 November 1947, when he addressed refugees from Pakistan.
Government of India (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) · Source: archive.pib.gov.in
(Saturday)
International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property
Adopted by UNESCO at its 40th General Conference in 2019 to highlight the fight against theft and looting of cultural property.
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
World Diabetes Day
Created in 1991 by IDF and WHO on Frederick Banting's birthday; it became an official UN day in 2006 (resolution 61/225).
International Diabetes Federation and WHO (UN day) · Source: worlddiabetesday.org
Children's Day (Bal Diwas)National
Coincides with the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and focuses on the well-being of children.
Government of India (Ministry of Women and Child Development) · Source: mha.gov.in
(Sunday)
International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
Declared by the UN General Assembly in March 2024 to raise awareness of transnational organized crime.
UN General Assembly (UNODC) · Source: un.org
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Observed on the third Sunday of November; the UN General Assembly adopted the day unanimously in 2005 (resolution 60/5).
Date: every year on the third Sunday of the month
UN General Assembly (WHO) · Source: un.org
World Prematurity Day
The World Health Assembly added it to WHO's official calendar in 2025; long marked on 17 November, WHO now observes it on 15 November.
World Health Organization (WHO) · Source: who.int
Janjatiya Gaurav DivasNational
Birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda; the Union Cabinet declared it in 2021 to honour tribal freedom fighters.
Government of India (Union Cabinet) · Source: pib.gov.in
(Monday)
International Day for Tolerance
Proclaimed by UN resolution 51/95 in 1996, after UNESCO adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance on 16 November 1995.
UN General Assembly (UNESCO) · Source: unesco.org
International Day of the Mediterranean Diet
Designated by UN resolution 80/174 of 18 December 2025; UNESCO recognised the Mediterranean diet as intangible cultural heritage in 2010.
UN General Assembly · Source: documents.un.org
National Press DayNational
Marks the day the Press Council of India began functioning in 1966, set up under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965.
Press Council of India · Source: pib.gov.in
(Wednesday)
World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on 7 November 2022 through resolution 77/8.
UN General Assembly · Source: un.org
Naturopathy DayNational
Marks the day Mahatma Gandhi became a life member of the Nature Cure Foundation Trust and signed its deed.
Government of India (Ministry of Ayush) · Source: pib.gov.in
(Thursday)
World Philosophy Day
Celebrated by UNESCO on the third Thursday of November to underline the value of philosophy for human thought.
Date: every year on the third Thursday of the month
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
World Toilet Day
Designated by UN resolution 67/291 of 24 July 2013 under 'Sanitation for All'; coordinated by UN-Water.
UN General Assembly (UN-Water) · Source: documents.un.org
(Friday)
Africa Industrialization Day
Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1989 (resolution 44/237) after the OAU summit announced it.
UN General Assembly (UNIDO) · Source: un.org
World Children's Day
Recommended by UN resolution 836(IX) in 1954; 20 November marks adoption of the Declaration (1959) and Convention (1989) on child rights.
UN General Assembly (UNICEF) · Source: un.org
(Saturday)
World Fisheries Day
Began in 1997 when the World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers met in New Delhi; India's Department of Fisheries observes it.
World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers (in India: Department of Fisheries) · Source: pib.gov.in
World Television Day
Proclaimed by UN resolution 51/205 of 17 December 1996, after the first World Television Forum held on 21-22 November 1996.
UN General Assembly · Source: un.org
(Sunday)
NCC Day (National Cadet Corps Raising Day)National
Raising Day of the National Cadet Corps, raised in 1948 and described as the world's largest uniformed youth organisation.
Date: every year on the fourth Sunday of the month
National Cadet Corps (Ministry of Defence) · Source: pib.gov.in
(Tuesday)
World Conjoined Twins Day
Proclaimed by UN resolution 78/313 of 1 July 2024, to be observed each year beginning in 2024.
UN General Assembly · Source: documents.un.org
(Wednesday)
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Launches the UNiTE campaign's 16 days of activism, which end on Human Rights Day, 10 December.
UN General Assembly (UN Women) · Source: un.org
(Thursday)
World Olive Tree Day
Proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO's General Conference in 2019.
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
World Sustainable Transport Day
Declared by UN resolution 77/286 of 16 May 2023 to promote safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport.
UN General Assembly · Source: documents.un.org
Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas)National
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949; in 2015, Dr Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary year, the Government decided to observe the day.
Government of India (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) · Source: pib.gov.in
National Milk DayNational
Birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien (born 1921), Father of the White Revolution and first chairman of NDDB.
Government of India (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) · Source: pib.gov.in
(Friday)
International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
Proclaimed by UN resolution 80/309, adopted on 4 September 2026, to be observed on 27 November each year.
UN General Assembly · Source: documents.un.org
International Day of Engagement in Science for Sustainable Development
Proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in 2025; it highlights science as a global common good.
UNESCO · Source: unesco.org
(Sunday)
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Called for by UN resolution 32/40 B in 1977; on this day in 1947 the UN adopted the Palestine partition resolution 181 (II).
UN General Assembly · Source: un.org
(Monday)
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Decided by the 20th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (OPCW).
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) · Source: un.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How many important days are there in November 2026?
This list has 42 days in November 2026: 31 international and 11 national. Each was checked against an official page of the UN, a UN agency, the Government of India or the body that runs the day.
Which national days of India fall in November 2026?
National Cancer Awareness Day (7 November); National Legal Services Day (9 November); National Education Day (11 November); Public Service Broadcasting Day (12 November); Children's Day (Bal Diwas) (14 November); Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (15 November); National Press Day (16 November); Naturopathy Day (18 November); NCC Day (National Cadet Corps Raising Day) (22 November); Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) (26 November); National Milk Day (26 November).
Which days in November change their date every year?
These are held on a fixed weekday, so the date moves: International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying (every year on the first Thursday of the month; 5 November in 2026); World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (every year on the third Sunday of the month; 15 November in 2026); World Philosophy Day (every year on the third Thursday of the month; 19 November in 2026); NCC Day (National Cadet Corps Raising Day) (every year on the fourth Sunday of the month; 22 November in 2026).
Are the themes of these days given?
No. Themes change every year, so this list keeps to the lasting facts: who declared the day, whose memory or which event it marks, and since when. A given year’s theme is in that day’s current affairs story.