November is here! Fall is in full swing, the leaves are falling, and it's the start of the holiday season. So make sure you're ready to set all your clocks forward and start the holiday shopping.

The month is filled with holidays, celebrations, festivals, and more, like the end of daylight saving time, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and more.

With less than two months left in the year, November is also a sign that 2025 is drawing to a close.

So grab your sweet potatoes and turkey, because here's everything you can expect from this month.

Are there any federal holidays in November?

Yes. There are two federal holidays in November:

  • Veterans Day- Tuesday, Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, Nov. 27

In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next and final federal holiday of the year will be Christmas Day on Thursday, Dec. 25.

When is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of the month. In 2025, Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, Nov. 27.

When is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Along with Thanksgiving comes the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

The 99th annual parade will begin on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 a.m. ET and end at 12 p.m., according to Macy's website.

The parade will be aired on NBC and Peacock.

When is November's full moon and other celestial events?

November's Super Moon/Beaver Moon will peak on Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to NASA. The moon will be a new moon on Thursday, Nov. 20.

The following are other celestial events happening in November, according to the American Meteor Society:

  • Southern Taurids meteor shower peaks- Tuesday, Nov. 4 to Wednesday, Nov. 5
  • Northern Taurids meteor peaks- Tuesday, Nov. 11 to Wednesday, Nov. 12
  • Leonids meteor shower begins- Thursday, Nov. 6
  • Leonids meteor shower peaks- Sunday, Nov. 16 to Monday, Nov. 17

What religious holidays are in November?

There are multiple religious and cultural holidays and festivals in November.

The following are some of the holidays and traditional celebrations throughout the month, according to Diversity Resources:

  • Samhain- Begins the evening of Oct. 31 and ends on Nov. 1.
  • All Saints’ Day- Saturday, Nov. 1
  • All Souls’ Day- Sunday, Nov. 2
  • The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple- Friday, Nov. 21
  • Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib- Monday, Nov. 24
  • Advent begins- Sunday, Nov. 30

Other significant dates

Here are some more significant days in November:

  • Daylight saving time ended- Sunday, Nov. 2
  • Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) - Saturday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 2
  • World Kindness Day- Thursday, Nov. 13
  • National Day of Mourning- Thursday, Nov. 27

November is also Native American Heritage Month.

November's fun national days

Fun national days in November include the following, according to National Day Calendar:

  • National Sandwich Day- Monday, Nov. 3
  • National Love Your Red Hair Day- Wednesday, Nov. 5
  • National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day- Saturday, Nov. 8
  • National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day-Sunday, Nov. 9
  • National Play Monopoly Day- Wednesday, Nov. 19

November 2025 calendar

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