Share joy, give thanks: November 2026 Holidays and Observances

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Thanksgiving is so much more than a single day of feasting with family and friends. It’s a season to reflect and to be grateful. This month we honor veterans, caregivers, Native Americans and more. Then we finish with a couple of big holidays.

It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out November holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate. 

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Illustration of a scorpion for the Zodiac sign Scorpio

Scorpio (October 23-November21)

Illustration of a bow and arrow for the Zodiac sign Sagittarius

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Your Special Days in November  

Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:

 

Time to stock up?

Native American History Quote that reads,

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

Illustrated quote that says,

November is Caregiver Appreciation Month.

November Holidays and Observances  

All November:

National Native American Heritage Month 

 

Caregiver Appreciation Month

An illustrated quote for Dia de Muertos that reads,

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is November 1-2. (Translation: The memories and the love of those who have passed are with us on this Day of the Dead and always.)

A lettered quote that reads,

November 8 is Diwali.

November 1:

All Saints Day/Día de Todos los Santos 

Day of the Little Angels/Día de los Angelitos 

Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos 

 

November 6-15

Holiday Open House

The magic of the holidays starts at home, when you’re surrounded by your favorite people, fondest traditions and new memories in the making. Visit your Hallmark Gold Crown store for special offers as the Countdown to Christmas continues.

Get more information here.

 

November 8

Diwali

An illustrated quote honoring Veterans Day that reads,

Veterans Day is November 11.

An illustrated quote that reads,

Thanksgiving is November 26.

November 11:

Veterans Day

 

November 13:

World Kindness Day

 

Sometime in November

Friendsgiving

 

November 20:

Transgender Day of Remembrance

International Children’s Day

 

November 26:

Thanksgiving

More Ideas for November  

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Start a conversation about gratitude

Bust out these free, printable, gratitude conversation cards at Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving this year to get the good vibes flowing.

A DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece in the shape of a turkey and decorated with foraged fall objects like fallen leaves and acorns sits on a table top; surrounding it are additional kid-friendly Thanksgiving crafts, such as egg carton mushroom placeholders and a gratitude table runner made from cut-out paper leaves.

Get creative with the kids ahead of Turkey Day

Go foraging for a few treasures with the kids and create this colorful turkey centerpiece for the table, plus three more cute craft ideas!

Sentiment that reads

Express love and care in meaningful ways

Hallmark Writer Melvina Young believes love is a life force. She shares ways and words to show love to your littles, your family, your sisters and yourself.

A collage of envelopes that have been hand lettered and decorated with holiday icons such as trees, gingerbread men and wreaths.

LOOKING AHEAD: Easy Christmas card envelope lettering

From fancy letters to seasonal shapes and more, get our free downloadable and simple tips for making your holiday card envelopes extra festive this year.