The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in November 2020. This should help you to plan and organise for upcoming events and celebrations for November 2020.
1 November
- Movember Month Starts
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month Starts
- National others Week Starts
- World Vegan Day
3 November
- Melbourne Cup Day
5 November
- Outdoor Classroom Day Australia
7 November
- National others Week Ends
8 November
- NAIDOC Week Starts
9 November
- National Recycling Week Starts
11 November
- Remembrance Day
12 November
- World Pneumonia Day
13 November
- World Kindness Day
14 November
- Diwali - India
- Australian Food Safety Week Starts
15 November
- National Recycling Week Ends
- NAIDOC Week Ends
20 November
- Universal Children's Day
21 November
- Australia Food Safety Week Ends
27 November
- Buy Nothing Day
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Note: This is to be used as a general guideline only. These dates may subject to change.
Reference:
Yearly Calendar of Cultural Celebrations, Aussie Childcare Network
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