Every month, there are hundreds of national and international celebrations dedicated to raising awareness and support for meaningful causes.
For those working to bring attention to important topics, it can be challenging to keep track of the next relevant awareness event. We’re here to help.
At Good Good Good, we aim to help people feel more hopeful and do more good. For years we’ve privately curated a comprehensive list of important cause-themed holidays that we’ve used for creating content on our good news Instagram, our Goodnewsletter, our Goodnewspaper, and on this very website.
We’ve organized this list of observances and events by month — and are making them public for the first time. Our hope is that this will help you or your organization bring attention to important issues.
Where applicable, we’ve included resources (usually good news around particular topics, action steps on how to make a difference, or relevant quotes) — and encourage you to share them if you find them helpful.
The main days and months you should know about for November are:
November is the eleventh month of the year and has 30 days. It marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Known for Thanksgiving in the U.S., it’s a time of gratitude and family gatherings, characterized by feasting, parades, and football.
Explore our comprehensive list of national and international months, weeks, days, and birthdays for the month of November:
November Celebrations:
Awareness Months
There are several awareness months celebrated in November — though the five that often get the most attention include Native American Heritage Month, Movember, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
Native American Heritage Month
Explore this guide on how to how to celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Movember
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
COPD Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Dercum’s Disease (Adiposis Dolorosa) Awareness Month
Adopt a Turkey Month
Manatee Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Week prior to Thanksgiving
Read quotes about hunger and learn about world hunger stats
International Stress Awareness Week
1st week of November
Transgender Awareness Week
1st two full weeks of November
World Kindness Week
Week-long event in November
Explore the best ways to celebrate World Kindness Week
Polar Bear Week
1st week of November
UK Self Care Week
Week-long event in November
Explore the best (non-cliché) self-care ideas and self-care quotes
Restorative Justice Week
3rd week of November
National Family Week
3rd week of November
National Farm-City Week
3rd week of November
Awareness Days
World Vegan Day - November 1
Listen to our podcast episode about how going vegan can change the world
International Stress Awareness Day - November 2
World Jellyfish Day - November 3
National Bison Day - First Saturday of November
Read about how wild bison are back in the UK for the first time in thousands of years
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict - November 6
Aicardi Syndrome Awareness Day - November 8
Intersex Day of Remembrance - November 8
National STEAM Day - November 8
World Adoption Day - November 9
Veterans Day - November 11th
Explore these activities and ideas for how to celebrate Veterans Day and read these good news stories about veterans
World Usability Day - November 11
World Pneumonia Day - November 12
World Kindness Day - November 13
Check out these ideas for how to celebrate World Kindness Day and try one of these ideas for random acts of kindness
World Diabetes Day - November 14
National Recycling Day - November 15
World Ohtahara Syndrome Awareness Day - November 15
International Day for Tolerance - November 16
World COPD Day - 3rd Wednesday of November
World Pancreatic Cancer Day - 3rd Thursday of November
Social Enterprise Day - November 17
Read good news stories about businesses making a difference
National Hiking Day - November 17
Check out the “free days” at U.S. national parks and while you’re at it, explore the best national parks quotes and gifts for national parks lovers
International Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - 1st Saturday before Thanksgiving
World Fisheries Day - November 21
Read the good news story about land-based aquaculture startups that are producing healthier fish without polluting the sea
Humane Society Anniversary Day - November 22
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - November 25
Unthanksgiving Day - The same day as Thanksgiving
The National Day of Mourning - The same day as Thanksgiving
National Day of Listening - 1st Friday after Thanksgiving
Green Friday - 1st Friday after Thanksgiving
Explore this sustainable shopping guide to make sure your holiday shopping is eco-friendly
Small Business Saturday - 1st Saturday after Thanksgiving
Explore the best ideas for how to celebrate Small Business Saturday
Giving Tuesday - 1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving
Read and share our article on how and where to donate for Giving Tuesday (plus more ideas)
International Jaguar Day - November 29
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - November 29
Shift Worker Sunday - Last Sunday of November
Notable Birthdays
Birthdays of leading activists, nonprofit leaders, and other world-changers born in the month of November:
Dorothy Day’s Birthday - November 8
Yvon Chouinard’s Birthday - November 9
Learn more about the founder of Patagonia by reading Yvon Chouinard's best quotes about the environment, sustainable business, and adventure
Bryan Stevenson’s Birthday - November 14
Read the best quotes from Bryan Stevenson — and learn about his admirable work
RuPaul’s Birthday - November 18
Brené Brown’s Birthday - November 18
Read and share the best quotes from Brené Brown
Sister Corita Kent’s Birthday - November 20
Mark Ruffalo’s Birthday - November 22
Jamie Lee Curtis’ Birthday - November 22
Bill Nye’s Birthday - November 27
You might also like: The Best November Quotes
Explore More Events:
Main Awareness Calendars: All Awareness Holidays | Heritage Months | International Days
More Awareness Calendars: Animals | Pets | Environment & Sustainability | LGBTQ+ | Black & African American | Mental Health | Disability | Cancer | HIV/AIDS
Awareness Days & Months: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Is this list missing a holiday or awareness week/month? Let us know. We want to ensure this list is comprehensive and inclusive.
