All About November

November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 30 days. Its name comes from the Latin word “novem,” meaning nine, as it was originally the ninth month in the ancient Roman calendar. November is characterized by deepening autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and progressing spring in the Southern Hemisphere, often marking a time of preparation for winter or summer ahead.

November Quick Facts

• Month Number: 11th month of the year
• Number of Days: 30
• Season (Northern Hemisphere): Autumn/Fall
• Season (Southern Hemisphere): Spring
• Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine
• Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum
• Zodiac Signs: Scorpio (until November 21) and Sagittarius (from November 22)

Notable November Events & Holidays

• November 1: All Saints’ Day (Christian)
• November 2: All Souls’ Day (Christian)
• November 5: Guy Fawkes Night (UK)
• November 11: Veterans Day (U.S.), Remembrance Day (UK, Canada, Australia)
• November (fourth Thursday): Thanksgiving (U.S.)
• November 20: Universal Children’s Day
• November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• November 30: St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland)
• November is also: National Diabetes Month, Movember (Men’s Health Awareness), and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)