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Halloween
Halloween is a holiday celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. The tradition dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Read about some Halloween traditions from around the world.
World Cities Day
The United Nations designated October 31 as World Cities Day. The focus is to create awareness of the role of urbanization in global sustainable development and social inclusion.
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Diwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America. Discover the Traditions of Día de los Muertos.
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Children’s Book Week in November
During Children's Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading. Learn more at everychildareader.net
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Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school. On Outdoor Classroom Day itself, which has two dates each year, teachers celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection…
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STEM/STEAM Day
STEM/STEAM Day is focused on inspiring kids to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
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Pushkar Camel Fair
The Pushkar Camel Fair, or Pushkar Mela, is an annual 14-day Hindu festival and one of the largest and most popular festivals in India. Camel trading and religious rituals are the main parts of the fair.
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World Science Day
World Science Day for Peace and Development is dedicated to highlighting the importance of science in promoting peace and sustainable development. The day encourages global awareness and engagement in scientific endeavors to address pressing global challenges and improve the quality of life for all.
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Veteran’s Day, US
Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).
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World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day celebrates the natural human desire to be kind and the positive changes that kindness can bring to our communities. Teach Kindness in Your Classroom
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Guinness World Record Day
Guinness World Record Day is an annual celebration of record-breaking, a day which sees thousands of people around the world come together with one common goal, to become a title holder.
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Elephant Round-Up, Thailand
The Surin Elephant Round-up is held every year in Thailand during the third weekend of November. Activities include elephants parading through the streets, partaking in the famous “elephant breakfast” and demonstrations, games, and traditional events.
Loy Krathong, Thailand
During Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival, people release small decorated floats, known as "krathongs," onto rivers and waterways as a gesture of respect and gratitude to the water spirits, while also symbolically letting go of negativity and misfortunes.
Shichi-Go-San
Shichi-Go-San literally means 7-5-3 in Japanese. The festival, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7 years old. It celebrates the growth and happiness of young children. Read more.
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International Day for Tolerance
The International Day for Tolerance is for educating people about the need for tolerance and the harm of intolerance.
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World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is an international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
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Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children's Day is celebrated to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) promotes and coordinates the day, which also works towards improving children's welfare.
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Monkey Buffet Festival
The Monkey Buffet Festival takes place every year in Lopburi, Thailand. During the festival, people offer fruits, vegetables, and candies to the monkeys that live around the ancient temple of Phra Prang Sam Yot.
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Thanksgiving, United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.
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Native American Heritage Day
Native American Heritage Day, observed on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, honors the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American peoples.
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