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What is celebrated on November 1?

See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to November 1. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.

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2021

First observance

National Biologic Coordinators Day

The campaign states that starting in 2021, November 1 would be known as National Biologic Coordinators Day, while the registry describes the first day in 2021.

2012

First observance

National Bison Day

WCS states that the Vote Bison Coalition celebrated the inaugural National Bison Day on 1 November 2012.

2010

Later action

Día de la Batalla de Rivas

Amended the Labor Code so April 11 each year, Day of the Battle of Rivas, is enjoyed and commemorated on the calendar date itself.

2005

Institutional decision

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

UN records state that resolution 60/7 was adopted without a vote on 1 November 2005.

1994

First observance

National Family Literacy Day®

NCFL dates the origin to 1994 and the congressional measure designated November 1, 1994.

1994

First observance

World Vegan Day

The Vegan Society states that the first World Vegan Day was held on 1 November 1994.

1988

Later action

Geologist Day

Rosnedra historical material states that Geologist Day was defined as a professional holiday under the 1988 decree.

1976

Institutional decision

Waitangi Day

New Zealand Legislation lists both assent and commencement on November 1, 1976.

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13 observances

Each observance is shown once in this view, with its own source and scope details available on the guide page.

0 repeat predictably

0 use a fixed annual date and 0 follow a reusable calendar rule.

0 are edition-specific

These dates are shown only for the year or edition that has been confirmed.

7 have a country-specific scope

Country-specific observances are not presented as worldwide events.

13 have in-depth guides

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Other in-depth guides on November 1

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Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day

1 November · Antigua and Barbuda

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Antigua and Barbuda National Independence Day as 1 November.

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David Hamilton Jackson (Liberty) Day

1 November; current proclamations confirm the date · U.S. Virgin Islands / territorial holiday and commemoration

The U.S. Virgin Islands Governor has proclaimed 1 November as David Hamilton Jackson (Liberty) Day; current government proclamations continue to identify the observance on 1 November.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Haryana Day

1 November · Haryana, India; state-formation commemoration

Haryana government sources identify 1 November with Haryana’s formation as a separate state in 1966 and commemorate Haryana Day.

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International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day

1 November · International / pet-grooming profession appreciation observance

National Day Archives records November 1 and credits Krista Olson with founding the observance in 2019; current pet-industry editorial references retain November 1 annually.

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Kannada Rajyotsava Day / Karnataka Rajyotsava

1 November · Karnataka, India / state civic-cultural holiday

Government of Karnataka sources identify November 1 as Kannada/Karnataka Rajyotsava and a government holiday; official tourism material distinguishes the 1956 Mysore-state reorganization fr…

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Liberation Revolution Day / Revolution Day (Algeria)

1 November annually · Algeria national public holiday and historical commemoration

Algerian government diplomatic sources list November 1 as Liberation Revolution Day, a national public holiday, and tie the date to the outbreak of the Revolution on 1 November 1954.

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Civic, Remembrance & History 6 Workplace, Professions & Appreciation 2 Faith, Tradition & Spirituality 2 Relationships & Family 1 Community, Causes & Advocacy 1 Celebrations & Social 1

13 observances

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Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day

1 November · Antigua and Barbuda

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Antigua and Barbuda National Independence Day as 1 November.

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David Hamilton Jackson (Liberty) Day

1 November; current proclamations confirm the date · U.S. Virgin Islands / territorial holiday and commemoration

The U.S. Virgin Islands Governor has proclaimed 1 November as David Hamilton Jackson (Liberty) Day; current government proclamations continue to identify the observance on 1 November.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Haryana Day

1 November · Haryana, India; state-formation commemoration

Haryana government sources identify 1 November with Haryana’s formation as a separate state in 1966 and commemorate Haryana Day.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day

1 November · International / pet-grooming profession appreciation observance

National Day Archives records November 1 and credits Krista Olson with founding the observance in 2019; current pet-industry editorial references retain November 1 annually.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Kannada Rajyotsava Day / Karnataka Rajyotsava

1 November · Karnataka, India / state civic-cultural holiday

Government of Karnataka sources identify November 1 as Kannada/Karnataka Rajyotsava and a government holiday; official tourism material distinguishes the 1956 Mysore-state reorganization fr…

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Liberation Revolution Day / Revolution Day (Algeria)

1 November annually · Algeria national public holiday and historical commemoration

Algerian government diplomatic sources list November 1 as Liberation Revolution Day, a national public holiday, and tie the date to the outbreak of the Revolution on 1 November 1954.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

National Biologic Coordinators Day

1 November · United States / recognition campaign for biologic coordinators launched by Janssen

The campaign launch material and day registry identify November 1 as National Biologic Coordinators Day, launched by Janssen in 2021 to recognize biologic coordinators.

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National Family Literacy Day®

1 November annually · United States / NCFL-led family-literacy observance with 1994 congressional recognition

NCFL says it worked with Congress in 1994 to create/designate November 1 as National Family Literacy Day®; GovInfo records H.J. Res. 413 and 1994 congressional National Family Literacy Day…

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Puducherry Liberation Day

1 November · Puducherry, India

Government of Puducherry history records the 1 November 1954 de facto transfer, while a 2014 Home Department order declared 1 November a public holiday on account of Puducherry Liberation D…

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1 November annually · Catholic Church / November 1 Solemnity of All Saints; U.S. Latin Rite obligation rules are governed by USCCB norms and must not be generalized to all Christian traditions or civil public-holiday systems

Current Vatican material identifies November 1 as the Solemnity of All Saints and traces the collective feast to early Christian commemoration of martyrs, including the 609/610 dedication o…

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Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day)

1 November annually; 2026 substitute-day treatment varies by autonomous community · Spain / national labor-holiday framework

Spain’s national labor-holiday regulation identifies 1 November as Todos los Santos; the 2026 official calendar shows that substitute-day treatment can vary by autonomous community when the…

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World Vegan Day

1 November annually · The Vegan Society / global movement observance

The Vegan Society states that World Vegan Day takes place annually on 1 November and was created in 1994 for the Society’s 50th anniversary.

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Zero-Tasking Day

First Sunday in November under current U.S. daylight-saving-time law · United States / creator-originated informal observance tied to the return to standard time

Creator Nancy Christie says she created Zero-Tasking Day in 2005 around the U.S. return to standard time; current creator-profile and contemporaneous publisher material support the first-Su…

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