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Clear filtersGiving Tuesday - the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving, and how the giving-day movement spread
Giving Tuesday on the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving (Nov 24, 2026) is an international day of charitable giving, founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation. Observed in the United States, Canada, the UK, and 60+ countries. Not a federal holiday.
World Kindness Day - November 13, the UN-recognised international observance
World Kindness Day on November 13 is an international observance founded by the World Kindness Movement (1997) and recognised by the UN General Assembly (kindness-related) in recent declarations. Held the same day as NSW Randwick Races and ahead of World Philosophy Day (Nov 18).
World Toilet Day - November 19, the UN day for sanitation and hygiene
World Toilet Day on November 19 is the UN International Day for the recognition of sanitation, hygiene, and access to safe toilets. Established by UNGA Resolution 67/291 in 2013, coordinated by UN-Water. Not a public holiday.
World Diabetes Day - November 14, IDF observance since 1991 marking insulin co-discoverer birthday
World Diabetes Day on November 14 is an International Diabetes Federation observance established in 1991. The date marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1921. Each year the IDF focuses on a theme - 2024-2026 cycle is “Diabetes and Well-being.” Not a public holiday.
World Hello Day - November 21, the 1973 Peace Challenge greeting across barriers
World Hello Day on November 21 is an annual global observance started in 1973 by Brian and Michael McMahon during the Arab-Israeli war. Anyone to greet ten people on the day, regardless of organizational, political, religious, or other differences. Not a public holiday.
World Philosophy Day - November 15, UNESCO philosophy observance day since 2005
World Philosophy Day on the third Thursday of November is a UNESCO observance established in 2005 that promotes philosophical reflection across cultures. Schools, universities, and academic societies host lectures and panels. Not a public holiday.
World Television Day - November 21, the UN day for television as a global medium
World Television Day on November 21 is the UN International Day recognizing television as a symbol of communication and globalization. Marked annually since 1996 by UNGA Resolution 51/205. Not a public holiday.