Thursday 20th November 2025 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday November 20th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on November 20th 2025

Universal Childrens Day

Human Rights
International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day

Sigd

A holiday observed by Ethiopian Jews to commemorate their return from exile to Israel.

National Absurdity Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Absurdity Day

National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

Food
USA

National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a day to celebrate the sweet and nutty goodness of this classic American dessert.

Great American Smokeout

Food
USA

Want to stop smoking? The Great American Smokeout is a great day to commit to a healthy, smoke-free live with the support of others.

St Edmund's Day

The brave King Edmund was killed by Danish invaders on November 20th 869 after refusing to denounce his Christianity.

Africa Industrialization Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day

World Philosophy Day

World Philosophy Day underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual.

Black Awareness Day

Brazil

Zumbi dos Palmares was a warlord in the independent kingdom of Palmares. This kingdom had been founded in the seventeenth century by slaves insurgents in the north-eastern Brazil. This day celebrates the first liberation of slaves.