November 2026 Calendar
30 days · 21 weekdays · 9 weekend days · Starts on Sunday
November 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 Veterans Day | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 Thanksgiving Day | 27 Black Friday | 28 |
| 29 | 30 |
November 2026 Printable Calendar Templates
Choose from six free printable calendar styles. Click any image to open the PDF — ready to download or print.
Standard Calendar with Holidays
A classic monthly calendar with all US federal holidays clearly marked. Sunday start, perfect for home and office use. Holidays are highlighted in red so you never miss an important date.
Blank Calendar (Customizable)
A clean, uncluttered calendar with dates but no holidays or markings. Perfect for adding your own appointments, deadlines, birthdays, and personal events. Make it truly yours.
Printable Minimal Calendar
A minimalist design optimized for printing. Clean lines, no distractions, and printer-friendly layout that looks great on any paper size. Ink-saving design.
Calendar — Week Starts Monday
A specially formatted calendar with Monday as the first day of the week. Ideal for business planning and for users who prefer the international week layout used in Europe and many parts of the world.
Stylish Themed Calendar
A beautifully designed calendar with charming seasonal themes, floral accents, and appealing colors. Brighten up your workspace or kitchen wall with this delightful design.
Completely Blank Template
A truly blank calendar grid with no dates at all — just the day headers and empty cells. Use it for any month of any year. Ideal for reusable planning, classroom activities, or custom scheduling.
November 2026 Holidays & Observances
Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors all American military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Unlike Memorial Day (which honors those who died in service), Veterans Day celebrates all veterans, living and deceased. It coincides with Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Tradition: Parades, wreath-laying ceremonies at military memorials, and thanking veterans for their service. Many restaurants offer free meals to veterans.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished American holidays, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans shared a feast. Today, it is a day for family gatherings, gratitude, and feasting.
Tradition: Roast turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie; watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; and NFL football games.
Black Friday
Black Friday is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, occurring the day after Thanksgiving. Retailers offer significant discounts, and millions of Americans brave the crowds — or shop online — for the best deals of the year.
Sky Events in November 2026
Leonid Meteor Shower
November 17-18, 2026The Leonids are famous for producing meteor storms approximately every 33 years, though most years they produce a modest 10-15 meteors per hour. These fast meteors are debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle.
Best viewing: Best viewed after midnight, looking toward the constellation Leo. The next Leonid storm is expected around 2032-2034.
Full Moon — Beaver Moon
November 14, 2026November's full moon is called the Beaver Moon, named by Native American tribes for the time when beavers are most active preparing for winter, and also when hunters set beaver traps before the swamps froze. Other names include the Frost Moon.
November: History and Traditions
Origin of the Name
November comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning "nine." In the original Roman calendar, November was the ninth month before January and February were added.
What Was It Called Before?
In Old English, November was called 'Blōtmōnaþ' (Blood Month) — when livestock were traditionally slaughtered before winter to preserve meat.
Fun Facts
- November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where writers challenge themselves to write 50,000 words in 30 days.
- The first Thanksgiving lasted three days in 1621. Turkey may not have even been on the menu — the feast likely included venison, seafood, and wildfowl.
- Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 — just 272 words that became one of the most famous speeches in American history.
- Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday of November (November 1, 2026) — clocks fall back one hour.
November Birthstone and Flowers
Topaz — Birthstone
Color: Golden yellow to orange (but comes in many colors)
Symbolizes love, affection, and strength. Ancient Greeks believed topaz gave them strength. The name likely comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas" meaning fire.
Pure topaz is colorless — the golden and blue colors come from impurities in the crystal structure.
Birth Flowers
Joy, optimism, and long life. In many cultures, chrysanthemums symbolize the sun and are associated with honor and loyalty.
November Zodiac Signs
Scorpio
Date: October 23 – November 21
Element: Water
Scorpios are passionate, resourceful, determined, and intense. They have deep emotional depth.
Sagittarius
Date: November 22 – December 21
Element: Fire
Sagittarians are adventurous, optimistic, philosophical, and independent. They are the explorers of the zodiac, always seeking new experiences and knowledge.
November 2026 Highlights
November revolves around Thanksgiving — food, family, and gratitude. Use our November 2026 calendar to plan the big meal, track travel arrangements, and count down to the holiday.
November is a month for reflection and gratitude. As the year winds down, it's a perfect time to look back on what you're thankful for and plan ahead for the holiday season.
Frequently Asked Questions About November 2026
How many days are in November?
November has 30 days.
What holidays are in November 2026?
November 2026 includes Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (November 26), and Black Friday (November 27).
When is Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26.
What is the November birthstone?
The November birthstone is topaz, a golden gemstone symbolizing love and affection.
What are the November zodiac signs?
November has two zodiac signs: Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) and Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21).
When does the November 2026 full moon occur?
The November 2026 full moon — known as the Beaver Moon — occurs on November 14, 2026.
What day of the week is November 1, 2026?
November 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday.