November 2026 — Social Media Holiday Calendar

November is the year's biggest commercial month: Singles' Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving and World Children's Day.

10 events · 9 international · 1 Türkiye · Open interactive calendar →

International Observances 9

1 Nov
Cultural

World Vegan Day

Annual event run by The Vegan Society since 1994, celebrating veganism and its benefits.

Marketing note Growing global audience. Food, health and lifestyle brands see good engagement.

Source: The Vegan Society (1994)

11 Nov
Cultural

Veterans Day / Armistice Day

US federal holiday honoring military veterans. Also observed globally as Remembrance Day (UK, Canada, Australia) and Armistice Day — marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.

Source: US Federal Holiday / International

11 Nov
Commerce

Singles' Day (11.11)

The world's largest online shopping festival, originating in China. November 11 (11/11). Total global sales volume dwarfs Black Friday.

Marketing note Enormous for e-commerce targeting Asian markets. Growing globally.

Source: Originated at Alibaba (1993/2009)

13 Nov
Awareness

World Kindness Day

Annual day highlighting the positive power of kindness. Established by the World Kindness Movement in 1998.

Marketing note One of the most brand-safe awareness days. Works for virtually any business.

Source: World Kindness Movement (1998)

19 Nov
Awareness

International Men's Day

Annual event celebrating men's positive contributions and focusing on men's health and well-being.

Marketing note Growing prominence. Good engagement for health, lifestyle and wellness brands.

Source: International Men's Day (1999)

20 Nov
Awareness

World Children's Day

UN World Children's Day. In 1954 the UN General Assembly (Resolution 836(IX)) recommended that member states observe a Universal Children's Day. November 20 was subsequently designated to coincide with the anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). Celebrated annually by UNICEF. Distinct from International Children's Day observed on June 1 in many countries.

Marketing note Global awareness day with strong UNICEF visibility. Education, family and child welfare brands see high engagement.

Source: UN Resolution 836(IX), 1954; CRC November 20, 1989

26 Nov
Cultural

Thanksgiving (US)

US federal holiday for gratitude and the harvest season. Fourth Thursday of November — November 26 in 2026.

Marketing note Major US holiday. Significant for retail and e-commerce leading into Black Friday.

Source: US Federal Holiday

27 Nov
Commerce

Black Friday

The day after US Thanksgiving, traditionally the start of the Christmas shopping season. Now observed globally as a major retail event.

Marketing note Massive retail engagement. Start teasing deals weeks in advance.
30 Nov
Commerce

Cyber Monday

The Monday after Black Friday, focused on online shopping deals. Often the single highest online revenue day of the year.

Marketing note Digital-first brands and e-commerce see peak traffic and sales.

Türkiye 1

10 Nov
Commemoration

Remembrance of Atatürk Atatürk'ü Anma Günü

Anniversary of Atatürk's death on November 10, 1938. At 09:05, sirens sound and vehicles stop across Türkiye for a moment of silence. Deeply observed nationally. Note: this is NOT an official public holiday under the 2429 sayılı Kanun — businesses and schools remain open.

Marketing note Brands typically suspend promotional content and share a simple tribute. Silence and respect are the appropriate tone.

Source: Türk Tarih Kurumu; observed nationally — not listed in 2429 sayılı Ulusal Bayram ve Genel Tatiller Hakkında Kanun

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