Important Days and Dates in November 2021: November is the year’s second-to-last month, and it has its own significance. In November, there are a number of major events, festivals, and holidays.
Let’s have a look at it!
According to the Hindu calendar, November is the full moon month, and the month of Kartika is considered fortunate. Several fairs and religious festivals were held.
India, as we all know, is a country rich in culture and values, as well as a distinct geographical entity.
Days and anniversaries of national and international significance have been asked often in numerous competitive tests.
This article will provide you with an overview of key days and occasions in the month of November 2021.
List of Important Days and Dates in November 2021
1 November – World Vegan Day
On November 1st, World Vegan Day is observed to promote awareness about the advantages of a vegan diet and veganism in general.
The inaugural Vegan Day was held on November 1, 1994, to honour the UK Vegan Society’s 50th anniversary.
1 November – All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is observed on November 1st to honour all saints. All Hallows’ Day, or Hallowmas, is another name for All Saints’ Day.
Note: Do you know that the whole month of November is designated as No-Shave November?
No-Shave November is a campaign that encourages men not to shave or trim their facial hair for the whole month of November in order to promote cancer awareness.
2 November – All Souls’ Day
Every year on November 2nd, All Souls’ Day is celebrated to honour the souls who have passed away.
This day is observed in Roman Catholicism to remember all truly departed souls who are thought to be in purgatory because they died with the guilt of minor sins on their souls.
5 November – World Tsunami Awareness Day
The 5th of November is designated as World Tsunami Awareness Day, with the goal of raising awareness about the risks of tsunamis and emphasising the need of early warning systems in reducing the damage caused by natural disasters.
This day also gives traditional tsunami wisdom.
5 November – Bhupen Hazarika Death
Bhupen Hazarika was a poet, musician, singer, actor, journalist, author, and director. He was born in the Tinsukia district of Assam on September 8, 1926.
He died in Mumbai on November 5, 2011.
5 November – Virat Kohli Birthday
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi on November 5, 1988.
He has accumulated 20,000 runs in international cricket across all formats, with 68 centuries and six double centuries to his credit.
1st Tuesday in November (In 2021, it falls on 2 November): Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday in November and is celebrated with one of the world’s most famous horse races.
7 November – Infant Protection Day
On November 7th, Infant Protection Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the need of safeguarding, supporting, and developing newborns.
Without a question, children are the citizens of future. As a result, kids must be protected since they are the world’s future.
7 November – National Cancer Awareness Day
On November 7, National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated to raise awareness about cancer and make it a worldwide health priority.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the previous Union Health Minister, announced the first National Cancer Awareness Day in 2014.
7 November – Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Birthday
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C.V Raman) was born in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, on November 7, 1888.
In 1930, he became the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics.
8 November – L.K Advani’s Birthday
Lal Krishna Advani was born in Karachi, Pakistan, on November 8, 1927.
He was a founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as India’s deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004.
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9 November – Iqbal Day
In Pakistan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s contribution to the Muslims is celebrated on Iqbal Day.
He was born on November 9, 1877, and was a key figure in the Pakistan Movement.
9 November – Legal Services Day
In India, Legal Services Day is celebrated on November 9th to promote awareness among those who lack legal literacy.
The Legal Services Authorities Act was enacted on this day in 1995.
9 November – Uttarakhand Foundation Day
Uttarakhand became a state on November 9, 2000. The 19th Uttarakhand Foundation Day was observed this year. Its original name was Uttaranchal, but it was legally renamed to Uttarakhand in 2007.
It is known as “Dev Bhumi,” or “Land of Gods.”
9 November- Kartarpur Corridor inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan jointly launched the Kartarpur Corridor on November 9, 2019.
In 1552, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, founded the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara. It is religiously significant.
11 November – Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
Armistice Day, also known as Láemistice de la Premiere Guerre Mondiale in France, is celebrated on November 11th. This day marks the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of World War I.
It is also known as Remembrance Day in some nations. Let us remind you that an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany in Compiegne in northern France on November 11, 1918.
12 November – World Pneumonia Day
The 12th of November is designated as World Pneumonia Day to promote awareness about the disease and its prevention.
It is the world’s most common infectious disease, and children under the age of five are most vulnerable.
13 November – World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th, and it provides us with a chance to reflect on and practise one of the most essential and distinctive human characteristics.
This day encourages individuals to do tiny acts of kindness and brings them together.
14 November – World Diabetes Day
On November 14th, World Diabetes Day is celebrated to promote awareness about the effect of diabetes illness, its prevention, and diabetes education.
14 November – Children’s Day
In India, Children’s Day, also known as Bal Divas, is observed on November 14th. This day raises public awareness of children’s rights, care, and education.
Children are the country’s future. This day marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
14 November- Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti
Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, on November 14, 1889. In India, his birthday is also known as Children’s Day.
He was India’s first Prime Minister after independence.
15 November – Jharkhand Foundation Day
The Bihar Reorganisation Act formed Jharkhand as India’s 28th state on November 15, 2000.
16 November – International Day for Tolerance
On November 16th, the International Day for Tolerance is celebrated to promote awareness about the importance of tolerance and mutual understanding across cultures and peoples.
In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 51/95, calling on all UN Member States to mark the International Day for Tolerance on November 16th.
17 November – National Epilepsy Day
On November 17th, National Epilepsy Day is celebrated to raise awareness of epilepsy, its symptoms, and prevention. Let us explain what epilepsy is.
Epilepsy is a chronic brain condition characterised by recurrent seizures’ or ‘fits.’ It may affect persons of any age, and each age group has its own set of worries and challenges.
19 November – International Men’s Day
The 19th of November is designated as International Men’s Day.
“Better health for men and boys” is the topic for International Men’s Day 2021. On this day, men’s concerns are highlighted on a worldwide basis.
19 November – World Toilet Day
Every year on November 19th, World Toilet Day is celebrated to encourage people to take action to address the global sanitation crisis and accomplish Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which calls for universal sanitation by 2030.
According to WHO and UNICEF, over 60% of the world’s population, or 4.5 billion people, either do not have a toilet at home or have one that cannot safely manage excreta.
20 November – Universal Children’s Day
Every year on November 20th, Universal Children’s Day is marked to promote international unity, awareness among children worldwide, and improvements in children’s welfare. It was founded in 1954.
20 November – Africa Industrialisation Day
On November 20, Africa Industrialisation Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the difficulties and challenges of African industrialization across the world.
This day also calls attention to the need for governments and other organisations in various African countries to look into methods to accelerate Africa’s industrialization.
21 November – World Television Day
Every year on November 21, World Television Day is celebrated. According to the United Nations, this day recognises the significant role that television plays in people’s everyday lives by presenting a variety of problems that impact them.
On December 17, 1996, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 21 to be World Television Day.
25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The United Nations General Assembly declared this day in 1993.
It defines violence against women as an act of gender-based violence that causes physical, sexual, or psychological injury or suffering to women, as well as threats and other forms of intimidation.
26 November – Constitution Day of India
Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is another name for Law Day. It is celebrated on November 26th to celebrate the adoption of India’s Constitution.
The Indian Constitution was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and went into force on January 26, 1950.
29 November – International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 32/40 B declaring November 29 as International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
The Assembly passed Resolution 181 (II) on the partition of Palestine in 1947 on this day.
30 November – Saint Andrew’s Day
Every year on November 30th, St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated throughout Scotland, particularly in nations where Saint Andrew is the patron saint, such as Barbados, Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Ukraine.
| Important Days and Dates in November 2021 | |
| Date | Name of Important Days |
| 1 November | World Vegan Day |
| 1 November | All Saints’ Day |
| 2 November | All Souls’ Day |
| 5 November | World Tsunami Awareness Day |
| 1st Tuesday in November (In 2021, it falls on 2 November) | Melbourne Cup Day |
| 7 November | Infant Protection Day |
| 7 November | National Cancer Awareness Day |
| 9 November | Iqbal Day |
| 9 November | Legal Services Day |
| 10 November | World Science Day |
| 11 November | Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) |
| 12 November | World Pneumonia Day |
| 12 November | Guru Nanak Dev’s Birth Anniversary |
| 13 November | World Kindness Day |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day |
| 14 November | Children’s Day |
| 16 November | International Day for Tolerance |
| 17 November | National Epilepsy Day |
| 19 November | International Men’s Day |
| 19 November | World Toilet Day |
| 20 November | Universal Children’s Day |
| 20 November | Africa Industrialisation Day |
| 21 November | World Television Day |
| 25 November | International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women |
| 26 November | Constitution Day of India |
| 29 November | International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People |
| 30 November | Saint Andrew’s Day |
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