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World Children’s Day
Nov 20
World Children's Day on November 20 celebrates children's rights and well-being worldwide. Learn its UN history and how families and schools can join in.
November 20, 2026: National Days & Holidays
November 20 is World Children’s Day. Here’s the story behind it and how to celebrate.
1observance on this date
324thday of 2026 (out of 365)
41days left in 2026
Weekly observances on November 20
5 week-long observances include November 20, 2026.
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week comes the week before Thanksgiving. Learn how Villanova students began it and what HUD and USDA data show.
About National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness WeekGeography Awareness Week comes every November. See the dates, how a balloon launch and Public Law 100-78 started it, and free mapping ideas.
About Geography Awareness WeekAmerican Education Week comes every November, the week before Thanksgiving week. Learn why the NEA and the American Legion started it in 1921.
About American Education WeekWorld AMR Awareness Week is November 18–24 each year. See why WHO started it, how CDC's antibiotics week fits in and simple steps against resistance.
About World AMR Awareness WeekNational Farm-City Week ends on Thanksgiving Day each year. See how a train conversation started it in 1955 and what today's farm census shows.
About National Farm-City WeekNovember 20 at a glance
- What national days are on November 20, 2026?
- November 20, 2026 has 1 observance: World Children’s Day.
- Which weekly observances include November 20, 2026?
- November 20, 2026 falls during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov 15–21), Geography Awareness Week (Nov 15–21), American Education Week (Nov 16–20), World AMR Awareness Week (Nov 18–24) and National Farm-City Week (Nov 20–26).
- What day of the year is November 20?
- November 20 is the 324th day of 2026, out of 365 days.
- How many days are left in the year after November 20?
- There are 41 days left in 2026 after November 20.
- What day of the week is November 20, 2026?
- November 20, 2026 falls on a Friday.
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