Important days in November 2026 include Children’s Day on 14 November, Constitution Day on 26 November and World Diabetes Day on 14 November. Diwali falls on 8 November 2026 and Guru Nanak Jayanti on 24 November. Dates below are cross-checked against a published list and are current as of October 2026. Festival dates can change with local moon sighting, so confirm them locally.
Important days in November 2026: date-wise list
| Date | Day / event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Rajyotsava Day (Karnataka); Kerala Piravi; Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh formation days | National / state |
| 2 Nov | International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists | International |
| 5 Nov | World Tsunami Awareness Day | International |
| 7 Nov | National Cancer Awareness Day; birth anniversary of C. V. Raman | National |
| 8 Nov | Diwali (Deepawali) | Festival |
| 9 Nov | National Legal Services Day; Uttarakhand Foundation Day; World Freedom Day | National |
| 10 Nov | World Science Day for Peace and Development | International |
| 11 Nov | National Education Day (birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad) | National |
| 12 Nov | World Pneumonia Day; Public Service Broadcasting Day | International / National |
| 14 Nov | Children’s Day (Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti); World Diabetes Day | National / International |
| 15 Nov | Jharkhand Foundation Day; Birsa Munda Jayanti (Janjatiya Gaurav Divas); Chhath Puja | National / Festival |
| 16 Nov | International Day for Tolerance; National Press Day | International / National |
| 17 Nov | International Students’ Day; National Epilepsy Day; World Prematurity Day | International / National |
| 18 Nov | National Naturopathy Day; World COPD Day | National / International |
| 19 Nov | World Toilet Day; World Philosophy Day; International Men’s Day | International |
| 20 Nov | World Children’s Day | International |
| 21 Nov | World Television Day; World Fisheries Day | International |
| 24 Nov | Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti; Lachit Diwas | Festival / National |
| 25 Nov | International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | International |
| 26 Nov | Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas); National Milk Day | National |
| 27 Nov | International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage | International |
| 30 Nov | Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare; birth anniversary of J. C. Bose | International / National |
Source: a published November 2026 list from Vajiram and Ravi, cross-checked with our own knowledge of fixed-date days. Some sources show a few days on different dates, for example Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s birth anniversary appears twice in that list, so we left it out.
Main national days explained
Children’s Day (14 November)
India marks Children’s Day on the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister, who was fond of children. Schools hold cultural programmes and competitions on this day.
National Education Day (11 November)
This day honours Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister.
Constitution Day (26 November)
Also called Samvidhan Diwas, it marks the day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India. The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
National Press Day (16 November)
The day is observed to highlight the role of a free and responsible press in India.
Main international days explained
- World Diabetes Day (14 November): raises awareness about diabetes and its prevention.
- World Toilet Day (19 November): draws attention to sanitation.
- International Men’s Day (19 November): focuses on men’s health and wellbeing.
- World Children’s Day (20 November): marks children’s rights and welfare.
- World Television Day (21 November): recognises the influence of television.
Festivals and religious days in November 2026
Diwali on 8 November is the biggest festival of the month. Chhath Puja is listed on 15 November, and Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti on 24 November. Regional festivals and exact timing of puja can vary, so check a local calendar or panchang for the date in your city.
State formation days
On 1 November, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh mark their formation days or related state days. Uttarakhand’s foundation day is on 9 November and Jharkhand’s on 15 November.
November 2026 at a glance
The month starts with state formation days on 1 November, moves through Diwali on 8 November and the education and children’s days in the middle, and ends with Constitution Day on 26 November. Most health awareness days (diabetes, pneumonia, COPD, epilepsy) fall in the middle of the month.
Days on the weekend
Several important days fall on different weekdays this year. We have not listed weekdays for each date, since the source we checked did not provide them. Check a calendar if you are planning school or office events.
Tips for exam students
- Learn the fixed dates first: 11, 14, 16, 19, 20, 25 and 26 November.
- Learn the theme of the year for each day, since questions often ask for it. Themes change yearly and are published by the UN or WHO, so check the official site.
- Do not memorise festival dates for competitive exams unless asked, because they shift every year.
We will recheck this list near the start of November 2026. Use it as a quick calendar, and confirm festival dates locally.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali falls on 8 November 2026, according to the list we checked. Confirm with your local panchang.
When is Children’s Day in India?
Every year on 14 November, the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Which day is Constitution Day?
26 November, also called Samvidhan Diwas.
When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
24 November 2026, as per the list we checked.
What is observed on 11 November?
National Education Day in India, in memory of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
When is World Diabetes Day?
14 November every year.
