National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for November 26, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
November 26, 2026 celebrates National Cake Day, plus 3 more.
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Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The observance is a time when families and friends gather and give thanks for many reasons, each often as different as each person who gathers around the table.
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Each year on the fourth Thursday in November recognizes the National Day of Mourning. The observance is an opportunity to reflect on Native American heritage and the role Thanksgiving played in the lives of their ancestors.
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Turkey Free Thanksgiving is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in November.
Read the full story →Longer-running observances that include this date.
Native American Heritage Month
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National Career Development Month
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National Gratitude Month
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Historic Bridge Awareness Month
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National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
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National Alzheimer's Disease Month
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National Novel Writing Month
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National Diabetes Month
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Family Stories Month
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National Family Literacy Month
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National Home Care & Hospice Month
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Gluten-free Diet Awareness Month
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